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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade

Tarik Skubal returns to Detroit to pitch for Los Angeles Dodgers

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal made his first appearance at Comerica Park as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers following a trade earlier this month. The Detroit Tigers organization honored Skubal with a video tribute before the game, while fans in attendance offered a mix of cheers and boos.

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Why It Matters

The event marks the return of a two-time winner to his former home stadium after being traded by the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for three .

Key Facts

  • Tarik Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month.
  • The Detroit Tigers received three minor league prospects in exchange for Skubal.
  • Skubal is a two-time Cy Young Award winner.
  • Skubal was originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the ninth round of the 2018 draft.
  • Skubal spent seven seasons with the Detroit Tigers organization.
  • The Detroit Tigers have not won a World Series championship since 1984.
  • Skubal wore jersey number 29 during his time with the Tigers.

Who's Mentioned

personA.J. Hinch“Manager of the Detroit Tigers.”organizationDetroit Tigers“Professional baseball team based in Detroit.”locationComerica Park“Stadium in Detroit where the game took place.”personTarik Skubal“Professional baseball player, former Detroit Tiger, current Los Angeles Dodger.”organizationLos Angeles Dodgers“Professional baseball team based in Los Angeles.”