{
  "id": 49367,
  "title": "Dodgers Veteran Cuts Ties With Team Just Before Tarik Skubal Trade",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/dodgers-veteran-cuts-ties-with-team-just-before-tarik-skubal-trade",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-02T15:40:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Forbes",
    "slug": "forbes",
    "url": "https://www.forbes.com/sites/peterchawaga/2026/08/02/dodgers-veteran-cuts-ties-with-team-just-before-tarik-skubal-trade/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers made a significant pitching move by acquiring ace Tarik Skubal, overshadowing the departure of veteran left-hander Charlie Barnes who opted for free agency. Barnes, who had struggled in limited MLB action this season with a 7.50 ERA, showed better performance in Triple-A and the KBO League. His exit occurred after Edwin Díaz's return from injury displaced him from the team's bullpen. Barnes, who began his MLB career with the Minnesota Twins in 2021, had a 4.39 ERA in 55 1/3 Triple-A innings this season, but his major league struggles led to his departure. Despite this, his solid Triple-A production and previous success abroad could make him appealing to other clubs seeking experienced left-handed pitching.",
  "summary": "The Los Angeles Dodgers lost a 30-year-old southpaw hours before their acquisition of the Detroit Tigers’ superstar ace was announced.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Forbes",
        "title": "Brewers Skipper Sends 4-Word Dodgers Message After Blockbuster Tarik Skubal Trade",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/03/brewers-skipper-sends-4-word-dodgers-message-after-blockbuster-tarik",
        "published": "2026-08-03T12:40:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "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."
}