Tarik Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner and two-term Cy Young award winner, was traded to the Dodgers in a major deal. His first comments were made after he learned he was joining the two-times defending World Series champions. Skubala described his emotions as a "roller coaster" of emotions, expressing his gratitude to his Tigers teammates and the team he played for for over a decade. He also expressed a desire to return to Detroit and join a team that has already cemented dynasty status. Despite the trade rumors, Skuball expressed excitement and a desire for a better future in Los Angeles, expressing a desire not to leave Detroit.