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Dodgers Trade for Tarik Skubal, Deal Mize to Tigers

8/4/2026

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Summary

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The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline on Monday.
The trade also sent pitcher Casey Mize to Detroit, further hurting the Tigers’ postseason hopes.
Dodgers added Skubal to replace injured starters Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
The trade was described as a win for the Dodgers and Skubal and a loss for the league.

History

Historical Context

After the 2004 Boston Red Sox paid roughly $30 million for Curt Schilling and ended an 86-year World Series drought, teams have used bold midseason deals to offset injuries. In 2026 the Los Angeles Dodgers followed that playbook, acquiring pitcher Tarik Skubal from Detroit for Casey Mize as Ohtani and Snell remained sidelined to bolster their rotation and chase a postseason berth.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline on Monday.
The trade also sent pitcher Casey Mize to Detroit, further hurting the Tigers’ postseason hopes.
Dodgers added Skubal to replace injured starters Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow.
The trade was described as a win for the Dodgers and Skubal and a loss for the league.

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