EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Los Angeles Dodgers acquired two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers late Saturday night, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.The Dodgers -- in first place in the National League West and in search of a third straight World Series title -- landed the biggest prize in this summer's trade market in Skubal, a 29-year-old left-hander who will be a free agent in the offseason.In return, the Dodgers are sending outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and right-hander Brady Smith to Detroit, sources told ESPN.As Detroit surprisingly tumbled in the postseason race in the American League, Skubal returned from midseason bone chip surgery in record time and hit 99.9 mph with his fastball. He led the Tigers to consecutive playoff appearances in 2024 and 2025, but they failed to get past the division series in both seasons.Skubal -- who relies on a 95 mph to 98 mph four-seam fastball, and owns one of the best changeups in the league -- will now have a chance to not only make a league championship series for the first time, but a World Series, as well, joining a team that was 69-41 headed into Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox. Los Angeles pitchers, through Friday night, had allowed just 411 runs, least in the majors, clearing the way for a plus-155 run differential.Also in Skubal's arsenal, there is a sinker, slider and slurve that are all above average to plus. Skubal's command is also plus, which is among the reasons the Dodgers had to compete with the likes of the Atlanta Braves, Milwaukee Brewers, Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and Tampa Bay Rays for his services. This season, he is 7-5 with a 2.79 ERA and 116 strikeouts.Skubal pitched for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic this spring but was careful with his workload, throwing in just one game before returning to spring training with the Tigers. He won a record salary arbitration case in February and is being paid $32 million this season, far exceeding the team's $19 million offer.For his career, Skubal, a two-time All-Star, is 61-42 across 150 starts and three relief appearances, all with Detroit. He crossed the 1,000-strikeout mark this season, and currently sits at 1,005.
