2026 MLB trade deadline rumors, news, live updates: Dodgers acquire ace Tarik Skubal from Tigers; Mets deal Freddy Peralta to Rays
The MLB trade deadline has seen significant activity, headlined by the Los Angeles Dodgers acquiring ace pitcher Tarik Skubal from the Detroit Tigers. Other notable moves include the Mets trading Freddy Peralta to the Rays and the Yankees acquiring Luis García Jr.
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High-profile trades significantly alter the competitive landscape of Major League Baseball as teams finalize their rosters for the postseason.
The MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, with teams looking to improve their standing for a postseason run having until 6 p.m. ET Monday to make a move. And the fate of the biggest name on the block, two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal, was decided Saturday night, as the Los Angeles Dodgers acquired the star ace in exchange for OF Zyhir Hope and right-handed pitchers River Ryan and Brady Smith.It's a rental for the Dodgers, as Skubal is set to become a free agent this offseason and is expected to command a hefty payday.
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