Could Tarik Skubal go home to Tigers? What history says about MLB rental stars
Skubal has made two starts for Los Angeles and is 0-1 with a 4.09 ERA as Detroit weighs whether a return could happen after the season.
- Since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers, starting pitcher Tarik Skubal has made two starts, posting a 0-1 record with a 4.09 ERA and 12 strikeouts while describing his transition as "pretty smooth."
- In a blockbuster trade, the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers, sending outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-handed pitcher River Ryan, and right-handed pitcher Brady Smith to Detroit.
- Prioritizing personal connections, Skubal is focusing on building relationships with teammates, noting that knowing their families helps ensure "everyone's kind of rowing in the same direction" on the field.
- Management's aggressive acquisition reflects a clear championship focus, with Skubal expressing optimism that his new team bonds could help the club "do something special" during the upcoming postseason.
- San Francisco Giants pitcher Logan Webb admitted that facing Skubal will be difficult, noting the team has extra motivation to beat their arch-rivals when the clubs meet for two series next month.
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River Ryan’s velocity has returned, and the Tigers’ overlooked Tarik Skubal trade acquisition could surface before September. The post Tigers’ Other Tarik Skubal Trade Prize Is Suddenly Nearing a Detroit Debut appeared first on HEAVY.
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Could Tarik Skubal go home to Tigers? What history says about MLB rental stars
Tarik Skubal, newly a Los Angeles Dodger, expresses his desire to play his entire career in Detroit but remains open in free agency, highlighting complex negotiations with the Tigers that ultimately led to his trade for prospects.
Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers: Two Weeks In, the Rotation Looks Terrifying
The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers minutes before the August 3 trade deadline. Two weeks later, the results are exactly as scary as everyone predicted. Skubal has made three starts in a Dodgers uniform. His line: 22 innings pitched, 30 strikeouts, four walks, one earned run. That is a 0.41 …
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