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See the full story · 7 sourcesDETROIT, MICHIGAN - DECEMBER 21: Detroit Tigers pitched Tarik Skubal looks on prior to a game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Lions at Ford Field on December 21, 2025 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Nic Antaya/Getty Images) Getty
DETROIT, MI - JULY 29: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers, right, is hugged by manager A.J. Hinch #14 after being pulled from the game against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on July 29, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. (Photo by Duane Burleson/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the deal that sent Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers became official.
Skubal had spent all seven seasons of his MLB career with the Tigers.
The Dodgers wrote (via X): “The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.”
The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) August 2, 2026
Skubal Sends Out Heartfelt Post
Getty Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers, right, is hugged by manager A.J. Hinch #14 after being pulled from the game against the Baltimore Orioles during the seventh inning at Comerica Park on July 29, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.
After the trade became official, Skubal sent out a heartfelt post to Instagram.
He wrote: “Detroit, Thank you for the last 8 years! Words can’t describe what this city has meant to me and my family. The support has never gone unnoticed and it’s something I’ll appreciate the rest of my life. To my teammates, coaches, staff, thank you for always pushing me to be the best version of myself. Detroit will forever have a special place in my heart. Much love 🫶🏻”
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