As the MLB trade deadline looms, speculation surrounding the fate of Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal has reached a fever pitch. With just hours to go before the deadline, it appears the Los Angeles Dodgers are emerging as the favorites to land the highly touted left-hander. Skubal, who has been a key contributor to the Tigers' rotation, has been a subject of intense interest among several top contenders, but the Dodgers' deep pockets and strong farm system have seemingly given them the upper hand in the negotiations. Will the Dodgers finally secure the piece they need to propel them to the top of the NL West, or will another team pull off a stunning upset to claim Skubal's services?
The Tarik Skubal sweepstakes seemed to be cresting Saturday night with a growing sense that the Dodgers were frontrunners.
