Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers, Yankees miss out
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 3:52 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have traded left-handed pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers for three minor leaguers. The deal occurs as the Yankees were actively pursuing Skubal to enhance their rotation, which has seen injuries to key pitchers. Skubal, who is recovering from an injury but has returned to form, was part of recent Cy Young award-winning campaigns. The Tigers received outfielder Zyhir Hope along with right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith in return from the Dodgers.
- •Tigers trade Tarik Skubal to Dodgers for three prospects
- •Yankees actively pursued Skubal to strengthen their rotation
- •Skubal has a history of strong performances and recent injuries
- •Tigers receive outfielder Zyhir Hope and two right-handers
- •Skubal becomes a free agent at the end of this season
- 3:52 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees trade target Tarik Skubal traded to Dodgers
"The Yankees missed out on trade target LHP Tarik Skubal after the Detroit Tigers sent him to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night for three minor leaguers.
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