The Los Angeles Dodgers have once again stirred the pot in Major League Baseball. After snagging Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz, they've positioned themselves as the team to beat. But as the trade deadline looms, they might not be done yet.
There's buzz around the league that if the Detroit Tigers find themselves below .500 by August 1st, a blockbuster trade could be on the horizon. The name on everyone's lips? Tarik Skubal.
The Tigers, having recently added Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander, are clearly in win-now mode. But if their playoff hopes dim, Skubal might be on the move.
The Dodgers, always in the hunt for top-tier talent, could swoop in. Adding Skubal, the reigning two-time Cy Young winner, would be a game-changer for their rotation.
Last season, Skubal was nothing short of sensational, boasting a 13-6 record, a 2.21 ERA, and racking up 241 strikeouts with a WHIP of 0.891 over 195 innings. His potential addition would arguably make the Dodgers' rotation one of the best in MLB history.
While Skubal is projected to command an eight-year, $300 million contract after this season, the Dodgers have a knack for making deals work. Whether as a rental or a long-term fixture, Skubal would be a formidable asset in their quest for another World Series title.
As the season unfolds, Dodgers fans are undoubtedly hoping for a Tigers' slump, while the rest of the league braces for what could be a seismic shift in the balance of power.