Trade Deadline Buzz: Dodgers Eye Skubal, Nats Field Abrams Calls
Skubal to LA? The Dodgers are still kicking the tires on Tigers LHP Tarik Skubal, per Ken Rosenthal. With Yoshinobu Yamamoto dialed in—Rosenthal notes the 3rd-year starter’s newfound confidence in attacking hitters—LA’s rotation looks scary good. But Roberts’ concern over Shohei Ohtani missing a bullpen session today? That’s the wildcard. If the Dodgers add Skubal, they’re all-in on October.
Nats’ Abrams Dilemma Washington’s not shopping CJ Abrams, but teams are circling like sharks. The Athletic reports the Nats are now actually weighing offers—meaning Abrams, their 23-year-old SS with 30-30 upside, could be on the move if the price is right. Don’t sleep on this one.
Quick Hits
- Phillies add Misner, DFA Berroa: Philly swaps outfielders, grabbing Kameron Misner from KC for cash. Misner’s got pop (15 HR in AAA this year) but strikes out like a pitcher. Berroa’s out—no surprise there.
- Hoynes honored: Longtime Cleveland beat writer Paul Hoynes gets the BBWAA Career Excellence Award. Guy’s been covering baseball since the Bush administration (the first one).
- Broadcaster lovefest: Joe Davis to Joe Buck: “Growing up, I wanted to be you.” Buck’s reply? A classy congrats. No drama, just respect.
Tonight’s Game
Dodgers at Mets, 7:15 ET on FOX. Rosenthal’s rocking a bow tie for the Pablove Foundation—good cause, but let’s be real, we’re watching for Yamamoto vs. Senga.