Tarik Skubal's Dodgers debut impacts potential series against Tigers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Tarik Skubal is set to make his debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 2 against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field. The outcome of that start will determine if he pitches against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on August 28-30. Following his recent trade from the Tigers, fans eagerly anticipate his return, especially as Skubal was a former ace for Detroit and developed in their system. The Dodgers have three days off between now and the Tigers series, creating flexibility in their pitching rotation. Skubal's previous start was for the Tigers, where he received strong applause from fans after allowing three runs in 6⅔ innings against the Orioles.
- •Skubal traded to Dodgers before the trade deadline.
- •First Dodgers start scheduled for August 2 against Cubs.
- •Tigers series set for August 28-30 at Comerica Park.
- •Dodgers' pitching decisions may allow Skubal to play against his former team.
- •Skubal received applause in his last appearance for the Tigers.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — Will Tarik Skubal Face Tigers in Return to Comerica Park?
- 6:21 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers visit Tigers Aug. 28-30: Will Tarik Skubal pitch in series?
"Whether Tarik Skubal pitches against the Tigers at Comerica Park later this month will depend on manager Dave Roberts' starting pitching plans.
"Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit with the Dodgers in late August, and one rotation plan could put him on the mound against the Tigers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 11:43 PMWill Tarik Skubal Face Tigers in Return to Comerica Park?
Tarik Skubal will return to Detroit with the Dodgers in late August, and one rotation plan could put him on the mound against the Tigers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 6:21 PMDodgers visit Tigers Aug. 28-30: Will Tarik Skubal pitch in series?
Whether Tarik Skubal pitches against the Tigers at Comerica Park later this month will depend on manager Dave Roberts' starting pitching plans.
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