Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers; A.J. Hinch reflects on impact
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 1:19 PM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Detroit Tigers traded ace pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 1. Following the trade, manager A.J. Hinch expressed deep gratitude for Skubal's contributions, noting his role in guiding the team through two playoff runs. Hinch emphasized the need for the team to maintain its competitive standards despite the loss of such a key player. The Tigers are set to play again on Sunday, as they must quickly adapt to Skubal's absence while addressing emotional reactions within the team.
- •Skubal was a ninth-round draft pick who became a dominant pitcher.
- •Hinch praised Skubal's work ethic and leadership within the clubhouse.
- •Tigers still have games to play despite adjustment needed after the trade.
- •Hinch insists the team must uphold its competitive standards moving forward.
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — What A.J. Hinch said about Tarik Skubal getting traded to Dodgers mid-game
- 1:19 PMYahoo Sports — A.J. Hinch Shares Emotional Reaction to Tarik Skubal Trade
"A.J. Hinch reflected on Tarik Skubal’s remarkable rise and lasting impact after the Tigers traded their ace to Los Angeles. Detroit’s manager also explained why the team’s standards cannot change despite losing its most dominant pitcher.
"Tigers manager A.J. Hinch wasn't surprised to hear that Detroit had traded Tarik Skubal. Skubal is going to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:42 PMWhat A.J. Hinch said about Tarik Skubal getting traded to Dodgers mid-game
Tigers manager A.J. Hinch wasn't surprised to hear that Detroit had traded Tarik Skubal. Skubal is going to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- Yahoo SportsAug 2, 2026, 1:19 PMA.J. Hinch Shares Emotional Reaction to Tarik Skubal Trade
A.J. Hinch reflected on Tarik Skubal’s remarkable rise and lasting impact after the Tigers traded their ace to Los Angeles. Detroit’s manager also explained why the team’s standards cannot change despite losing its most dominant pitcher.
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