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Last updated: August 2, 2026, 2:30 PM ET

Tarik Skubal Heads to Los Angeles in Blockbuster Deal

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired ace pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in a significant trade. Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young Award winner, is expected to bolster the first-place Dodgers' already formidable rotation. In exchange for Skubal, the Tigers will receive prospects Zyhir Hope, River Ryan, and Brady Smith. This move sends shockwaves through Major League Baseball, with initial impressions suggesting the Dodgers may be nearly unstoppable. It remains to be seen if other teams will regret not offering more for the talented left-hander.

Other Notable Trade Deadline Activity

White Sox have also been active, acquiring right-handed pitcher Luis Castillo from the Seattle Mariners. Seranthony Dominguez Jones, and prospect Boston Smith were sent to Seattle in the Castillo trade. trade deadline is shaping up to be a busy period, with several other difference-makers potentially on the move. Top starters are expected to be dealt following the Skubal blockbuster. Buster Olney Jeff Passan are reporting on the latest intel, including potential moves for shortstops and other key players. The landscape of potential trade deadline candidates is evolving rapidly, with new names emerging near the top of the rankings.