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Dodgers Land Skubal, Red Sox Acquire Rutschman in Deadline Deals

8/5/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, sending three top-10 prospects—Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Kash Mayfield—to Detroit.
The Boston Red Sox obtained catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles for top prospects Carlos Narvaez, Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon and Enddy Azocar.
The Baltimore Orioles added four prospects, including Anthony Eyanson and Enddy Azocar, after trading Rutschman to Boston.

History

Historical Context

Boston, settled in 1625 and incorporated as a city in 1822, long embraced its “Title Town” nickname. In July 2004 the Red Sox, seeking to end an 86-year World Series drought, acquired pitcher Curt Schilling from the Phillies, a deadline move that echoed later trades like the 2026 Dodgers-Skubal deal, showing Boston’s historic drive for immediate championship impact.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired right-hander Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers at the 2026 MLB trade deadline, sending three top-10 prospects—Zyhir Hope, River Ryan and Kash Mayfield—to Detroit.
The Boston Red Sox obtained catcher Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles for top prospects Carlos Narvaez, Anthony Eyanson, Kyson Witherspoon and Enddy Azocar.
The Baltimore Orioles added four prospects, including Anthony Eyanson and Enddy Azocar, after trading Rutschman to Boston.

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