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Tigers unlikely to resign Tarik Skubal after Dodgers trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 2:32 AM

Last updated Aug 17, 2026

Tigers unlikely to resign Tarik Skubal after Dodgers trade

Summary

The Detroit Tigers traded Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the deadline. Skubal, a pending free agent and two-time Cy Young Award winner, indicated a desire to return to Detroit, saying he would love to spend his career with the team. However, MLB insider Bob Nightengale states that Skubal will likely only consider offers from the Dodgers and the New York Mets due to financial factors. The Tigers, who are 60-64 and one game back in Wild Card contention, added to their prospect pool, acquiring outfielder Zyhir Hope and pitcher River Ryan in the Skubal deal.

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Status Watch

•Tarik Skubal traded from Tigers to Dodgers ahead of the deadline.
•Skubal wants to return to Detroit but faces financial barriers.
•The Tigers are focusing on building their pitching depth.
•Detroit is one game behind for a Wild Card playoff spot.
•The trade added outfielder Zyhir Hope and pitcher River Ryan to Tigers' roster.

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2:32 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers Handed Grim Outlook on Potential Reunion With Tarik Skubal

What they're saying

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The Detroit Tigers traded away Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers before the deadline and it's unlikely they sign him. The post Tigers Handed Grim Outlook on Potential Reunion With Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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