{
  "id": 27475,
  "title": "Who did Tigers get for Tarik Skubal? A look at the three prospects",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/who-did-tigers-get-for-tarik-skubal-a-look-at-the-three-prospects",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-02T04:34:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/did-tigers-tarik-skubal-look-043421761.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Detroit Tigers acquired three highly regarded prospects from the Los Angeles Dodgers in a late-night trade, as confirmed by The News' Chris McCosky. The prospects come from one of the league's most impressive farm systems, the Los Angeles Dodgers. Here's a closer look at the three prospects the Tigers received in return for Tarik Skubal:\n\nFirst, Zyhir Hope, a 21-year-old outfielder, is the first of the trio. Hope had an outstanding season for the Dodgers' Double-A affiliate in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he hit 23 home runs and drove in 87 runs. His impressive statistics include a .293 batting average, .369 on-base percentage, and .530 slugging percentage, with an OPS of .899. The prospect, who stands at 5-foot-10 and 193 pounds, was ranked the 63rd best prospect in baseball by Baseball America prior to the 2026 season. The Tigers acquired Hope from the Dodgers in a trade that occurred in January 2024.\n\nNext is River Ryan, a 27-year-old right-handed pitcher. Ryan, who was drafted by the Padres in the 11th round of the 2021 draft, made his major-league debut with the Dodgers in April 2024. Despite missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery, Ryan returned this season with the Dodgers' Triple-A affiliate in Oklahoma City. His fastball can reach 100 mph, and he also has a tight slider. Ryan currently has a 4.95 ERA in eight starts this year, striking out 43 batters in 36.1 innings. Standing at 6-2 and 195 pounds, Ryan was ranked the seventh best prospect in the Dodgers' system.\n\nLastly, there's Brady Smith, a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher. Drafted by the Dodgers in the third round of the 2023 draft, Smith recently made his way to the Dodgers' High-A affiliate in Midland. He has made two starts for the team so far, recording a 3.88 ERA in six innings with 104 strikeouts and 27 walks. Smith's change-up is his best pitch, and his fastball can reach the mid-90s. He had Tommy John surgery in 2024 after being drafted in 2023. Standing at 6-2 and 170 pounds, Smith was ranked the 17th best prospect in the Dodgers' system.",
  "summary": "The Detroit Tigers recently acquired three high-potential prospects from the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for pitcher Tarik Skubal. The prospects, all coming from the Dodgers' elite farm system, include outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-handed pitcher River Ryan, and right-handed pitcher Brady Smith. Hope, a 21-year-old left-handed hitter, has had an impressive season with 23 home runs and 87 RBIs for the Double-A Tulsa affiliate. Ryan, a 27-year-old right-handed pitcher, made his major-league debut in 2024 after recovering from Tommy John surgery and posted a 1.77 ERA in four starts before missing the entire 2025 season due to injury. Meanwhile, Smith, a 21-year-old right-handed pitcher, recently returned from Tommy John surgery and has been pitching for the Dodgers' High-A affiliate, showing promise with a strong change-up and mid-90s fastball.",
  "key_points": [
    "Detroit Tigers acquire three prospects from Los Angeles Dodgers",
    "Zyhir Hope, 21, outfielder with .293 batting average",
    "River Ryan, 27, pitcher with 4.95 ERA in eight starts"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 5,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Dodgers acquire Tarik Skubal in blockbuster trade with Tigers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/dodgers-acquire-tarik-skubal-in-blockbuster-trade-with-tigers",
        "published": "2026-08-02T04:30:37.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Japan Times",
        "title": "Dodgers land 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in trade with Tigers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/dodgers-land-2-time-cy-young-winner-tarik-skubal-in-trade-with-tigers",
        "published": "2026-08-02T04:39:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Front Office Sports",
        "title": "Tarik Skubal Heads to Dodgers in Blockbuster Trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/tarik-skubal-heads-to-dodgers-in-blockbuster-trade",
        "published": "2026-08-02T13:15:45.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Newsweek",
        "title": "Who Won the Dodgers-Tigers Blockbuster Tarik Skubal Trade?",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/who-won-the-dodgers-tigers-blockbuster-tarik-skubal-trade",
        "published": "2026-08-02T20:26:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}