Building on reports of the Tigers' openness to trading ace Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers are willing to include starter Tyler Glasnow in a deal, highlighting his contract and performance amid rotation upgrade plans.
Following intensified rumors after the winter meetings that the Detroit Tigers are likely to deal Tarik Skubal—whose president Scott Harris declined to call untouchable—the Los Angeles Dodgers have emerged as frontrunners. ESPN reports indicate the Dodgers would entertain trading starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow to facilitate acquiring the two-time Cy Young winner.
Glasnow, under contract for $32.5 million in 2026 and 2027 with a $30 million team option for 2028 (potentially converting to a $21.56 million player option), posted a solid 2025: 4-3 with a 3.19 ERA and 106 strikeouts in 90 1/3 innings. In the postseason en route to the World Series title, he excelled with a 1.69 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 21 1/3 innings in six appearances, including three starts. Injury concerns persist, however.
This aligns with the Dodgers' aggressive offseason, including signing closer Edwin Diaz to a record three-year, $69 million deal. President of baseball operations Andrew Friedman confirmed room for more moves: “We definitely can” sign another free agent, emphasizing timing and fit.
The Dodgers' strategy prioritizes elite upgrades for a third straight World Series chase, even if it means moving proven talent like Glasnow.