Tarik Skubal says he was emotional leaving Detroit Tigers for LA Dodgers, would love to return: 'I'm crying'
Tarik Skubal, a former Detroit Tigers pitcher, was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers and expressed strong emotions upon leaving his teammates. The Tigers faced a difficult decision amid a sub‑.500 season, opting to trade Skubal for prospects rather than risk losing him for a draft pick in free agency. The move has sparked discussion about midseason trades and the Dodgers' approach to player acquisitions.
- ▪Skubal spent his entire MLB career with the Detroit Tigers before being traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
- ▪He said he was crying while saying goodbye to teammates he called his best friends.
- ▪Detroit chose to trade him amid a struggling season and the prospect of losing him for little return in free agency.
- ▪The trade has generated debate about the Dodgers' willingness to acquire talent and the broader dynamics of MLB trades.
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OutKick Sports Tarik Skubal says he was emotional leaving Detroit Tigers for LA Dodgers, would love to return: 'I'm crying' The pitcher described crying while saying goodbye to teammates he called his best friends ahead of the Dodgers move By Ian Miller OutKick Published August 9, 2026 3:32pm EDT Comments Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Johnny Damon: I'm trying to bring MLB to Orlando Baseball legend Johnny Damon shares prospects for an Orlando MLB team and talks about who he roots for on 'Fox News Saturday Night.' Through no fault of his own, Tarik Skubal has become the center of discussion around Major League Baseball.
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