Los Angeles Dodgers Should Trade For Cy Young Winner, Tarik Skubal

BusinessSportsMoneyLos Angeles Dodgers Should Trade For Cy Young Winner, Tarik SkubalByBernie Pleskoff,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bernie Pleskoff is a former professional Major League Baseball scout Follow AuthorJun 03, 2026, 02:00am EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.DETROIT, MI - MAY 28: Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout during the game against the Los Angeles Angels at Comerica Park on May 28, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. The Angels defeated the Tigers 7-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)MLB Photos via Getty ImagesThe Los Angeles Dodgers should have their eyes on Tarik Skubal.When healthy, Detroit Tigers lefty, Tarik Skubal is one of the most dominating pitchers in Major League Baseball.Skubal, 29, won the American League Cy Young Award in both 2024, and 2025.Skubal was an All Star both seasons.Skubal is rehabilitating from the removal of “loose bodies” in his pitching elbow.Skubal’s injury corresponds to the Tigers terrible first quarter in the American League Central Division. At the start of play May 3, the Tigers and Kansas City Royals are competing for last place in the Division.This time, the Detroit Tigers may not be able to catch the Cleveland Guardians, or Chicago White Sox.While there are plenty of games remaining for the Detroit Tigers to improve, Skubal’s contract situation, his pending asking price, and his ability to be a difference maker on a contending team are motivating factors for the Tigers to trade Skubal.MORE FOR YOUThe most logical destination for a Skubal trade would be the Los Angeles Dodgers.Skubal is currently pitching on a one-year, $32M Tigers contract.Skubal won his arbitration hearing with the Tigers this past February. As mlb.com reported, “Skubal filed a $32 million proposal, the Tigers filed at $19 million. By rule, the arbitration panel ha...