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MLB Deadline Swaps Skubal to Dodgers, Rutschman to Red Sox

8/6/2026

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Before the August 3, 2026 deadline, MLB traded Tarik Skubal to Dodgers and Adley Rutschman to Boston.
Luis Castillo went to Chicago White Sox and Kevin Gausman to Chicago Cubs at the deadline.
An MLB panel graded the Dodgers and Blue Jays, noting Blue Jays’ acquisition of pitcher Jose Soriano.
A scout defended Skubal trade while an executive urged the Dodgers to retain him, adding Braves and Athletics should have been active.

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Story summary

Before the August 3, 2026 deadline, MLB traded Tarik Skubal to Dodgers and Adley Rutschman to Boston.
Luis Castillo went to Chicago White Sox and Kevin Gausman to Chicago Cubs at the deadline.
An MLB panel graded the Dodgers and Blue Jays, noting Blue Jays’ acquisition of pitcher Jose Soriano.
A scout defended Skubal trade while an executive urged the Dodgers to retain him, adding Braves and Athletics should have been active.