While the Los Angeles Dodgers are clearly the best team in baseball, they could still look to add another frontline starter despite already having an elite rotation.
In a recent proposal, FanSided’s Mark Powell pitched a trade between the Dodgers and the Detroit Tigers. In Powell’s trade, Los Angeles would receive Tarik Skubal, while Detroit would land a package featuring outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan, and third baseman Chase Harlan.
While the Dodgers already have plenty of pitching, Powell believes that adding another elite arm could still make sense, given the injuries and other factors the Dodgers have dealt with.
“The Dodgers don’t have to trade for Tarik Skubal, as their rotation is deep enough as is,” Powell wrote. “However, with the recent spring struggles of Roki Sasaki and the unpredictable nature of Shohei Ohtani on the mound (injury-wise), adding another top-tier arm is a good idea. Blake Snell won’t be ready for Opening Day, either.”
Powell also wrote that the timing could play a role in whether a deal would make sense.
“The one caveat for the Dodgers is that they could wait until the trade deadline or offseason to acquire Skubal. Odds are, Skubal would be a little less expensive in July than he is now, as he’d only have a few starts remaining in the regular season and postseason.”
If Los Angeles wants to continue to chase championships, which we all know it does, don’t be shocked if it makes another move eventually, whether it’s Skubal or another starter.
