When the Los Angeles Dodgers traded for reigning two-time Cy Young award winner Tarik Skubal ahead of the deadline, they knew they were trading for a rental. With that being said, the Dodgers likely felt confident in their chances of retaining Skubal long-term. Skubal detailed the emotional exit he had from Detroit, and blatantly said he'd love to return there when he hits free agency. As for the Dodgers, they likely don't love hearing Skubal say he wants to return to Detroit after trading away three top prospects to land him. Having said that, the reason they were able to get Skubal for what felt like a toned-down package was his impending free agency.