Yankees pursue Skubal but Dodgers secure trade for ace pitcher
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 2, 2026, 9:00 AM
Last updated Aug 2, 2026
The New York Yankees were active in trade discussions prior to the deadline, targeting Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers. However, the Los Angeles Dodgers completed a trade for Skubal just before the deadline, leaving the Yankees to seek alternatives. Earlier, the Yankees dealt Camilo Doval to the Pittsburgh Pirates for two prospects, focusing on improving their roster for the season. With the trade deadline approaching, New York is also looking at Nationals first baseman Luis Garcia Jr. as they attempt to enhance their offense amid ongoing struggles at the plate.
- •Yankees pursue Tarik Skubal but lose out to Dodgers
- •Los Angeles finalizes trade for Skubal ahead of deadline
- •Yankees trade Camilo Doval for two prospects
- •Yankees interested in Luis Garcia Jr. to enhance offensive depth
- •Trade deadline draws near with Yankees actively seeking upgrades
- 9:00 AMYahoo Sports — Yankees news: Yanks in on Skubal, but lose out to Dodgers
"Dodgers make deadline headliner with Skubal deal; Doval first of several trades expected; Yanks check in on Garcia Jr., Facundo turning heads in minors.
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