Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers for three prospects
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Last updated Aug 2, 2026
Tarik Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 1. The Tigers received three prospects in return: outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young winner, had been a focal point for the Tigers but faced constant speculation about his departure as the team struggled. His trade ends a frustrating chapter for Tigers fans as the team continues to underperform this season.
- •Skubal was traded for three prospects on August 1.
- •The Tigers received Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith.
- •Skubal was a two-time AL Cy Young winner with Detroit.
- •His departure was anticipated due to the Tigers' financial constraints.
- •The Tigers are currently five games below.500.
- 9:08 AMYahoo Sports — Mitch Albom: Losing Tarik Skubal is rough, but the process was worse
"Mitch Albom: Tarik Skubal was one of ours in Detroit ... until, as MLB economics work, he wasn't. Just be glad the wait and watch are over.
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