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Dodgers Nab Skubal as Deadline Delivers Gausman, Rutschman, Peralta

8/4/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal, gave up three prospects, assumed $9.5 million salary, pushing payroll over $600 million.
Tigers lost ace Skubal, a move analysts called the deadline’s clearest loser.
Cubs added Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes to their rotation, while the Red Sox traded for catcher Adley Rutschman.
Rays acquired Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks without surrendering any top-10 organizational prospects.

History

Historical Context

In December 2003 the Boston Red Sox traded shortstop Orlando Cabrera and cash to the Arizona Diamondbacks for ace Curt Schilling, a move that helped end the franchise’s 86-year World Series drought the following season. The acquisition sparked a 22-of-25 winning streak that vaulted Boston to the AL Wild Card and, after a historic comeback, to the 2004 World Series title.

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Story summary

Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal, gave up three prospects, assumed $9.5 million salary, pushing payroll over $600 million.
Tigers lost ace Skubal, a move analysts called the deadline’s clearest loser.
Cubs added Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes to their rotation, while the Red Sox traded for catcher Adley Rutschman.
Rays acquired Freddy Peralta and Liam Hicks without surrendering any top-10 organizational prospects.

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