The Los Angeles Dodgers landed two‑time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers late Saturday night, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The move gives the first‑place Dodgers a prime chance to pursue a third straight World Series title. In exchange, the Dodgers sent outfielder Zyhir Hope, right‑handers River Ryan and Brady Smith to Detroit.

Skubal, a 29‑year‑old left‑hander who will be a free agent next season, returned from mid‑season bone‑chip surgery in record time and now throws a mulai 99.9 mph fastball. He led the Tigers to consecutive playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025 but they fell short in the division series both years. Skubal’s arsenal includes a 95‑98 mph four‑seam fastball, a strong changeup, sinker, slider, and slurve—all above average to plus. With a 7‑5 record, 2.79 ERA, and 116 strikeouts, he is poised to help the Dodgers push for a championship.

The trade also involved a record‑paying arbitration win that earned Skubal $32 million for the season, a figure that far exceeds Detroit’s $19 million offer. He’s a two‑time All‑Star and has crossed the 1,000‑strikeout mark this year, currently standing at 1,005.

This acquisition underscores the Dodgers’ commitment touzu strengthen their pitching staff ahead of the postseason.