With the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to free agency and the offseason to improve the team after getting swept by the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS, there is no denying that the team is in the mix to sign star Tarik Skubal. As the Dodgers are linked to Skubal this offseason, this MLB insider would speak on what the plans would be for the team if they were to retain the two-time AL Cy Young award winner.
Los Angeles traded for Skubal this past season from the Detroit Tigers, acting as a rental, though that narrative could change with a new contract if the pitcher were to agree to come back. However, Bob Nightengale spoke on “Foul Territory” and said that there's a chance that the Dodgers would trade Tyler Glasnow if they get back Skubal.
“I mean, you need Snell to pitch more than 30 innings a year, you know, you need Glasnow to be healthy,” Nightengale said. “I think if they sign Skubal, they could say, ‘You know what, we're going to trade Glasnow'… trade him and, you know, maybe some other pieces too, just to fit in the price range that they want. But yeah, they just need guys to be healthy. They got young guys too, like [Justin] Wrobleski, and different guys that are going to be around. So I don't think they have to have Skubal, but it certainly makes life a lot easier.”
Article Continues BelowIf the Dodgers re-sign Tarik Skubal, @BNightengale believes it could open the door to trading Tyler Glasnow… pic.twitter.com/gWaz16TV1A
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Last season, Glasnow recorded a 3.53 ERA with 98 strikeouts and a 5-2 record in 13 games, as he has been with Los Angeles in 2024, showing how productive he can be as a pitcher if he stays healthy. At any rate, it remains to be seen if the Dodgers land Skubal and if Glasnow is traded in the aftermath.