Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal in Blockbuster Deadline Deal
Los Angeles acquires the Tigers' ace in exchange for three prospects, bolstering their rotation in a bid for a third straight World Series title.
The Dodgers have acquired left-handed starter Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, according to multiple reports. Detroit receives pitcher River Ryan (currently on the IL in Triple-A), top-100 prospect Zyhir Hope, and High-A pitcher Brady Smith. Skubal owns a 2.79 ERA and 116 strikeouts in 96.2 innings this season across 16 starts. He is expected to slot into the Dodgers' rotation in time for their upcoming series against the Cubs at Wrigley Field.
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