Tarik Skubal news
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The gist
Tarik Skubal, two-time Cy Young winner, traded to Dodgers, will start against Tigers Aug 29.
His return to Detroit highlights free agency speculation with only Dodgers and Mets bidding.
Background
Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers just before the August 3 trade deadline in exchange for three top prospects. He is playing on a one-year, $32 million contract and is set to become a free agent after the season. Skubal has expressed a desire to return to Detroit, but reports suggest only the Dodgers and Mets will make serious bids.
How it unfolded
- Jul 29, 2026Skubal made his last start for the Tigers at Comerica Park.
- Aug 1, 2026Traded to the Dodgers for prospects Zyhir Hope, Brady Smith, and River Ryan.
- Aug 4, 2026Made his Dodgers debut against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.
- Aug 17, 2026Struck out 7 in a 6-2 loss to the Brewers, his third start with the Dodgers.
- Aug 20, 2026Reported that only the Dodgers and Mets will make serious bids for Skubal in free agency.
- Aug 29, 2026Scheduled to start against the Tigers at Comerica Park.
Who’s saying what
- Insider
- Bob Nightengale of USA Today says only the Dodgers and Mets will make serious bids for Skubal.
- Player
- Skubal said he would 'love to return' to Detroit and was emotional leaving the Tigers.
- Manager
- Dave Roberts said 'it feels good every time he's out there' and that we haven't seen his best yet.
Still unverified
Reports that only the Dodgers and Mets will bid for Skubal are based on one insider's opinion and not confirmed.