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[SPOTV News=Kim Geon-il] Tarik Skubal could be on the move to the Dodgers in July.<\/p>\n
In January, ahead of the 2026 season, ESPN\u2019s Jesse Rogers wrote a piece titled \u201cBold MLB Predictions for 2026: World Series Winner, Trades and Other Developments,\u201d predicting the Dodgers would acquire Skubal in July.<\/p>\n
Is that prediction coming true? With Detroit stumbling out of the gate, the likelihood the Tigers deal Skubal before the trade deadline has increased.<\/p>\n
On the 22nd (KST), New York Post reporter Jon Heyman said Skubal\u2019s trade chances are rising and cited four key reasons.<\/p>\n
First, Detroit has collapsed, losing 14 of its last 16 games. The Tigers sit at the bottom of the division and trail the wild-card picture by five games. Second, Detroit\u2019s rotation is in crisis: five starters are currently on the injured list. Third, Skubal has shown encouraging progress after an elbow scope; his rehab is moving forward. Fourth \u2014 and most crucial \u2014 the Tigers are not expected to sign Skubal to a long-term extension, which increases the incentive to trade him while his value is high.<\/p>\n
Before the season, the outlook was very different. Detroit was considered a contender in the AL Central, and Skubal \u2014 under team control through 2026 \u2014 was widely viewed as untouchable.<\/p>\n
But the landscape shifted quickly. A rash of injuries has derailed Detroit, widening the gap to the division leader to 9.5 games and knocking them out of contention in the wild-card race.<\/p>\n
Skubal recently underwent arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow. While that procedure typically points to a late-season return, renowned sports surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache used a newer technique that reportedly minimizes damage to surrounding tissue and speeds recovery.<\/p>\n
Skubal was already throwing catch roughly a week after the operation. Blake Snell underwent the same procedure recently.<\/p>\n
Local analysts say if Skubal is close to returning before the trade deadline, Detroit would have strong reasons to pull the trigger on a deal.<\/p>\n
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\u25b2 Tarik Skubal has emerged as one of MLB\u2019s biggest storylines amid trade talk <\/p>\n
Skubal won the 2024 Cy Young Award with a 2.39 ERA and followed that with an even more dominant 2.21 ERA in 2025. This season, before the injury, he was one of the majors\u2019 best arms, posting a 2.70 ERA across 43 1\/3 innings.<\/p>\n
Given that profile, multiple clubs are expected to pursue him. The team most frequently linked to Skubal is the Los Angeles Dodgers. On paper, the Dodgers boast a star-studded rotation, but injuries have taken a toll \u2014 starters such as Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell have shuffled on and off the injured list.<\/p>\n
If a healthy Skubal becomes available, MLB insiders expect the Dodgers to be aggressive.<\/p>\n
But the price would be steep. Reports suggest Los Angeles would likely have to part with an MLB-ready young starter plus one or two top prospects to land Skubal.<\/p>\n
In January, Rogers predicted the Dodgers would \u201cgo all in\u201d for Skubal. The bar is high, but the Dodgers hold ample trade assets, making a blockbuster deal plausible.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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