Dodgers Land Tarik Skubal in Blockbuster Deadline Trade
Los Angeles acquires the two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner from Detroit, adding an elite starter to their rotation.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are acquiring left-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, per ESPN's Jeff Passan. Detroit receives right-hander River Ryan, outfielder Zyhir Hope, and righty Brady Smith in return. Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young winner, was widely expected to be dealt ahead of free agency. The move bolsters the back-to-back World Series champions as they pursue a third consecutive title.
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