The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly considering a blockbuster trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, but Dodgers relief pitcher Joe Kelly is skeptical about the team's chances of landing the talented pitcher.
Kelly, a fan favorite and someone who knows a thing or two about pitching, spoke about the rumors surrounding Skubal's potential move to LA. "I mean, I could see it happening, but from a business standpoint, if I was playing GM or president, I don’t know if it’s worth what you’re gonna give up — resetting your prospect list or even someone from the major league club, because, obviously, it’s gonna take something like that," Kelly said. "I’d say, I don’t think it’ll happen. Sorry, Dodger fans."
The Dodgers are no strangers to making big trades, but Kelly's comments suggest that the team may not be willing to give up the necessary assets to acquire Skubal. The Tigers, meanwhile, are reportedly willing to consider trading Skubal, who is set to become a free agent after the season and will command top dollar.
Skubal is an ace who can change the playoff picture quickly, and the Dodgers are a natural landing spot for him given their financial resources and the prospects they have to make a deal. However, the team's typical approach to trades suggests that they may not be willing to give up the necessary assets to acquire Skubal.
The Dodgers have invested heavily in their roster this season, and giving up long-term assets for a three-peat push may not be in the team's best interests. However, if they can add a talent like Skubal or keep him away from a contender, they may have a hard time walking away from talks.
The trade deadline is just around the corner, and the Dodgers will have to decide whether to make a move for Skubal or stick with their current roster. Kelly's comments suggest that the team may not be willing to give up the necessary assets to acquire Skubal, but the rumors surrounding the potential trade are sure to continue until the deadline passes.
The Detroit Tigers will have to decide whether to trade Skubal or keep him on the roster, and the decision will have significant implications for the team's future. With Skubal set to become a free agent after the season, the Tigers may not have much choice but to trade him if they want to keep him from leaving for nothing.
The trade deadline is on July 31, and the Dodgers will have to make a decision about whether to pursue Skubal or not. Kelly's comments suggest that the team may not be willing to give up the necessary assets to acquire Skubal, but the rumors surrounding the potential trade are sure to continue until the deadline passes.
Source: Yahoo Sports