Tigers pursued Logan Henderson before trading Tarik Skubal to Dodgers
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 5, 2026, 5:47 AM
Last updated Aug 5, 2026
The Detroit Tigers initially sought to acquire Milwaukee Brewers pitcher Logan Henderson before trading Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers. Reports indicate that the Tigers were insistent on including Henderson in any deal with the Brewers. When Milwaukee refused, Detroit shifted focus to the Dodgers, who included outfielder Zyhir Hope in their offer. The Tigers also received right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith as part of the trade for Skubal. This move underscores the Tigers' interest in acquiring young, controllable talent.
- •Tigers aimed for Logan Henderson before trading Skubal.
- •Brewers declined to include Henderson in negotiations.
- •Dodgers offered Zyhir Hope, leading to Skubal trade.
- •Hope is ranked No. 25 among MLB prospects.
- •Ryan and Smith were also part of the trade package.
- 5:47 AMYahoo Sports — The Brewers’ Tarik Skubal trade offer Tigers turned down
- 2:45 AMYahoo Sports — Report Reveals Tigers’ Preferred Target Before Trading Skubal to Dodgers
"The Tigers reportedly insisted on receiving Brewers starter Logan Henderson in a potential Tarik Skubal deal before Milwaukee refused and Detroit pivoted to the Dodgers.
"The Brewers were reportedly very aggressive on the trade market as they badly wanted to beat out the Dodgers for Tarik Skubal's services.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 5, 2026, 5:47 AMThe Brewers’ Tarik Skubal trade offer Tigers turned down
The Brewers were reportedly very aggressive on the trade market as they badly wanted to beat out the Dodgers for Tarik Skubal's services.
- Yahoo SportsAug 3, 2026, 2:45 AMReport Reveals Tigers’ Preferred Target Before Trading Skubal to Dodgers
The Tigers reportedly insisted on receiving Brewers starter Logan Henderson in a potential Tarik Skubal deal before Milwaukee refused and Detroit pivoted to the Dodgers.
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