The Real Reason Detroit Just Traded Cy Young Winner Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers

The Detroit Tigers are making some moves before the trade deadline which is Monday August 3rd at 6pm.

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The Tigers have traded two-time Cy Young award-winning pitcher Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

In exchange, the Detroit Tigers got.

• Zyhir Hope (OF)
• River Ryan (RHP)
• Brady Smith (RHP)

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Why Did The Tigers Trade Tarik Skubal?

Skubal is an incredible pitcher and expected to get a record-breaking contract in free agency at the end of the season.

Detroit jumped at the opportunity to trade him for a top prospect, instead of waiting for free agency and risking getting little to nothing in return.

Tarik Skubal Says Goodbye To Detroit

On Sunday, Tarik Skubal took to social media to say thank you to Detroit Tigers fans.

Thank you for the last 8 years! Words can’t describe what this city has meant to me and my family. The support has never gone unnoticed and it’s something I’ll appreciate the rest of my life. To my teammates, coaches, staff, thank you for always pushing me to be the best version of myself. Detroit will forever have a special place in my heart.

Much love

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It's never easy seeing a star player like Skubal get traded, but it was the best move the Tigers could make in this situation.

I wish Skubal the best and am excited to see how this trade works out for the Tigers.