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Tigers Called Dodgers to Get Tarik Skubal Trade, New MLB Rumors Reveal After Deadline Blockbuster
bleacherreport.com • • general
Key Points:
- The Detroit Tigers initiated the final phone call to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night to finalize the trade for pitcher Tarik Skubal, with Dodgers and Tigers executives agreeing to terms during a game against the Boston Red Sox.
- The Tigers preferred the Dodgers' aggressive approach and farm system over other interested teams like the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers, who were less aggressive or focused on playoff contention.
- Detroit received outfielder Zyhir Hope and pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith from the Dodgers in exchange for Skubal.
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts and executive Andrew Friedman defended the move amid criticism, emphasizing their strong farm system and the special nature of their current roster.
- Several other teams, including the Cubs, Yankees, and Braves, showed interest in Skubal, but none made an offer that met the Tigers' expectations, leading to the Dodgers securing the trade.
