Tarik Skubal traded to Dodgers amid interest from several teams
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 2:02 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired starting pitcher Tarik Skubal in a trade, with reports indicating that 7 or 8 teams expressed interest before the move. Among those, the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees were particularly active in pursuing Skubal, with the Brewers aiming to bolster their rotation and the Yankees looking to enhance their already strong pitching staff. With Skubal now off the market, the Brewers and Yankees may need to pivot to other available pitchers before the trade deadline.
- •Skubal was a top target in trade discussions.
- •Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees were heavily interested.
- •Dodgers acquired Skubal to strengthen their roster.
- •Other teams may seek alternative pitchers now.
- 2:02 PMYahoo Sports — MLB rumors: How many teams seemed interested in Tarik Skubal before Dodgers trade?
"Before the Dodgers swooped up Tarik Skubal, there were several teams looking to trade for the starting pitcher.
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