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Dodgers Turn Sellers, Ohtani Out, Target Skubal Trade

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the club is “sellers more than buyers” at the Aug. 3, 2026 deadline; it is 63-38, leads the NL West and eyes a 14th postseason.
Shohei Ohtani is out left-knee and Will Smith is on the 60-day IL, not back before Aug. 7.
Targets include left-hander Tarik Skubal ($32 million), Joe Ryan and catcher Ryan Jeffers, though the Tigers likely will not trade Skubal.

History

Historical Context

Since the early 2000s the Tigers have repeatedly rebuilt by trading established players for prospects. After a 119-loss season in 2003, GM Dave Dombrowski overhauled the roster, culminating in the 2015 dismissal of Dombrowski and a 74-87 record that marked the first losing season since 2008. The seller approach persisted in 2025, when Detroit added several young pitchers through trades.

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Story summary

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the club is “sellers more than buyers” at the Aug. 3, 2026 deadline; it is 63-38, leads the NL West and eyes a 14th postseason.
Shohei Ohtani is out left-knee and Will Smith is on the 60-day IL, not back before Aug. 7.
Targets include left-hander Tarik Skubal ($32 million), Joe Ryan and catcher Ryan Jeffers, though the Tigers likely will not trade Skubal.

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