2 Time Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal Settling In With The Dodgers

BusinessSportsMoney2 Time Cy Young Award Winner Tarik Skubal Settling In With The DodgersByBernie Pleskoff,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow AuthorAug 20, 2026, 02:15am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.SummaryTwo-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers just before the August 3 deadline. The Dodgers acquired the ace left-hander, known for his run prevention, in exchange for three top prospects. Skubal, 29, is currently acclimating to his new team, league, and environment, having made three starts with a 1-2 record. While showing some nerves, his performances have been solid. Skubal is playing on a one-year, $32 million contract and will be a free agent after the 2026 season. Intriguingly, he recently expressed a desire to return to Detroit, complicating future contract negotiations with either the Dodgers or Tigers, especially amid ongoing MLB Basic Agreement discussions.Show More LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 02: Tarik Skubal of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on in the dugout against the Boston Red Sox during the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium on August 02, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)Getty ImagesLeft-hander, Tarik Skubal is still getting acclimated to pitching for the World Champion Los Angeles Dodgers.Skubal, 29, was traded by the Detroit Tigers to Los Angeles one day before the August 3 Major League Baseball Trade deadline.Skubal is now pitching in a totally new environment, with a new team, in a new league.It isn’t just “any” team, it’s the vaunted Los Angeles Dodgers.The Tigers received prospect outfielder Zyhir Hope, as well as prospect right-handed pitchers Brady Smith, and River Ryan in return for Skubal.HARTFORD, CT - AUGUST 16: Zyhir Hop...