Dodgers land 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in trade with Tigers

The Los Angeles Dodgers have acquired two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. The move comes as the Dodgers are dealing with a need for pitching depth, particularly with two-way star Shohei Ohtani sidelined from pitching due to knee inflammation and bicep soreness, according to the Japan Times.

The trade, which was expected, sees the Tigers part with their longtime ace in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope and right-handers River Ryan and Brady Smith. The deal was likely a necessity for the Tigers, who got off to a dreadful start to the season and had limited options, as reported by Yahoo Sports.

Tarik Skubal, who had two more months of club control before free agency, was considered one of baseball's most valuable trade assets for the past three seasons, per Yahoo Sports. The Tigers' president of baseball operations, Scott Harris, had a limited window to make a move before Skubal walked as a free agent.

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