MLB executives consider the Los Angeles Dodgers to be the favorites to get Detroit Tigers ace pitcher Tarik Skubal if he's made available prior to Monday's trade deadline, per ESPN's Alden Gonzalez. Ohtani hasn't pitched in a game since July 3, and hasn't thrown a baseball in any capacity in six days." However, long-term, the best decision is to probably trade Skubal to the highest bidder. The Dodgers also have injury issues in the rotation, especially with Ohtani out without a specific return timeline in sight. Adding Skubal, of course, gives the Dodgers some peace of mind as they hope to return to full strength in the rotation.