The chances of a Los Angeles Dodgers blockbuster trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal have improved for two key reasons. "As far as Tarik Skubal goes, the Yankees have been a team that have been inquiring and trying to get [him]. The state of the Dodgers rotation will determine whether L.A.'s front office is willing to meet the asking price for the 29-year-old. However, the 2025 season highlighted how injuries can deplete the seemingly invincible Dodgers rotation. If fans wondered why the Tigers would deal Skubal to the Dodgers, McKain offered some insight: "The Dodgers and the Tigers have a very good relationship.