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MLB·ANALYSIS·July 31, 2026 09:20 AM ET

Dodgers emerge as Skubal favorite as Greene draws trade interest

MLB’s trade deadline arrives Monday.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 311 min read
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What happened: Jeff Passan says Tarik Skubal will be traded, while rival clubs view Los Angeles as the likely destination. Chicago, Milwaukee and Tampa Bay remain linked to Detroit’s ace, and MLB.com puts the chance of Cincinnati moving Hunter Greene at 50-50.

Why it matters: Los Angeles paused Shohei Ohtani’s throwing program amid left knee and right biceps issues, increasing its rotation need. Tampa Bay is monitoring Shane McClanahan after he left Thursday with back tightness, while Greene’s contract control through 2028 could strengthen Cincinnati’s return.

By the numbers: Skubal recorded his 1,000th strikeout Wednesday and left with Detroit ahead 7-1; Baltimore rallied for a 10-9 extra-inning win. Greene is 2-2 with a 7.06 ERA in four 2026 starts and is owed $15 million in 2027 and $16 million in 2028, with a $21 million club option for 2029 and a $2 million buyout.

What to watch: Teams have until Monday to convert their interest into offers. Skubal’s destination and Cincinnati’s decision on Greene remain the central questions.

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