Dodgers reinforce status as baseball’s dominant power and public enemy No. 1 with Tarik Skubal trade
Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for pitcher Tarik Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, to strengthen their pitching staff. Skubal is expected to debut soon and help the Dodgers as they aim for a third straight World Series title.Key Facts
- Tarik Skubal was acquired by the Dodgers before the trade deadline.
- Skubal won the Cy Young Award twice in the American League.
- This season, Skubal has a 7-5 record with a 2.79 ERA and 116 strikeouts in almost 97 innings.
- Skubal will debut with the Dodgers on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs.
- Dodgers’ pitcher Shohei Ohtani is recovering from injuries but expected to return this season.
- The Dodgers have the lowest WHIP (walks plus hits per inning pitched) and batting average against in the majors.
- The addition of Skubal strengthens the Dodgers’ chances to win a third consecutive National League title.
- The trade may allow the Dodgers to move some starters to the bullpen to improve their pitching strategy.
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