MLB trade market enters final stretch before 6 p.m. cutoff

Skubal and Gausman are already off the board.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 31 min read

What happened: The Dodgers acquired Tarik Skubal from Detroit on Saturday night. Jeff Passan reported Monday that Chicago is acquiring Kevin Gausman from Toronto after seeking a playoff-caliber starter.

Why it matters: The Dodgers add the two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner to a rotation with a major-league-best 3.36 ERA. Chicago fills its rotation need as contenders pursue the remaining starters.

By the numbers: Skubal posted a 2.03 ERA with 41 strikeouts in 31 innings over his final five starts before the trade.

What to watch: Jim Bowden listed Mize, Ray, Soriano, Detmers, Holmes, May and Bieber among the starters still available. Their markets bear watching through the deadline.

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MLB.com 2026-08-03T08:22:48.449758+00:00

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