The Unstoppable Force of the Dodgers' Deadline Deal The Los Angeles Dodgers' acquisition of two time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a blockbuster trade has sent shockwaves through the baseball world.
While some may view this as an inevitability, given the Dodgers' track record and financial resources, others are left wondering what could have been – and who else might have benefited from landing the prized pitcher.
The deal itself is straightforward: Skubal, 29, was traded to the Dodgers in exchange for outfielder Zyhir Hope, right hander River Ryan, and right hander Brady Smith.