Tarik Skubal traded to Dodgers; says he’d love to return to Detroit

Tarik Skubal Los Angeles Dodgers Detroit Tigers 2026 trade deadline free agency

The Detroit Tigers dealt two‑time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2026 trade deadline. In exchange, Detroit received outfielder Zyhir Hope and right‑handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith. The move was completed hours before the deadline and ended a bidding war that also included an offer from the Milwaukee Brewers.

Skubal recorded his 1,000th career strikeout in his final start for Detroit before the trade. After joining the Dodgers, he appeared on the "Pardon My Take" podcast and said, “I would love to play my whole career in Detroit” and hopes negotiations can resume after the playoffs. He also noted that he would welcome a return to Detroit in free agency, though his projected contract could exceed $300 million.

The acquisition boosted the Dodgers’ World Series odds from 25.7 % to 30.5 % and added to a projected payroll of $430 million, well above the luxury‑tax threshold. Meanwhile, prospect Zyhir Hope hit his first home run for the Double‑A Erie SeaWolves shortly after arriving in Detroit’s system.

Entities

A. J. Hinch · Casey Mize · Detroit Tigers · Los Angeles Dodgers · River Ryan · Scott Harris · Shohei Ohtani · Tarik Skubal · Zyhir Hope

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[○ 1 SOURCE] A league executive said that despite the trade, the Dodgers still face normal baseball uncertainty. bleacherreport.com
[● 7 SOURCES] The trade sent outfielder Zyhir Hope, right‑handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith to the Tigers. oaklandpostonline.com · vardeportivo.com · dodgerblue.com · www.tvn-2.com · qoly.jp · +1 more
[● 4 SOURCES] Tarik Skubal is a two‑time American League Cy Young Award winner (2024 and 2025). oaklandpostonline.com · abc17news.com · vardeportivo.com · www.haberaktuel.com
[● 4 SOURCES] Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said he hates selling players. abc17news.com · kioncentralcoast.com · www.haberaktuel.com · oaklandpostonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] In his Dodgers debut, Skubal threw six innings, allowed two runs, struck out six, and was removed after 85 pitches.
[● 7 SOURCES] Tarik Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline. oaklandpostonline.com · abc17news.com · vardeportivo.com · www.haberaktuel.com · www.tvn-2.com · +1 more
[○ 1 SOURCE] Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said left‑hander Kris Bubic will begin the season in the bullpen. dodgerblue.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Tigers also traded former No. 1 overall pick Casey Mize to the San Diego Padres at the deadline. oaklandpostonline.com · www.haberaktuel.com
[● 3 SOURCES] Dodgers' World Series odds rose from 25.7 % to 30.5 % after acquiring Tarik Skubal. qoly.jp · www.tokyo-sports.co.jp · bleacherreport.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] Tigers president of baseball operations Scott Harris said the trade was difficult but necessary. oaklandpostonline.com
[○ 1 SOURCE] The trade was completed just hours before the Monday deadline. oaklandpostonline.com
[● 2 SOURCES] The Dodgers' projected payroll for the season is $430 million, putting them well above the luxury‑tax threshold. www.essentiallysports.com · www.thebiglead.com