From Newsweek · Andrew Gould · · 1m 10s
Skubal's Dodgers Statement
Dodgers clinch NL West as Skubal hints at staying.
In brief
Dodgers clinch NL West as Skubal hints at staying. Dodgers win 13th NL West title in 14 years; Skubal says it's the start of many celebrations after trade to Dodgers. Originally reported by Newsweek.
Dodgers clinch NL West
The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 13th National League West crown in the last 14 years with a Thursday 8-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds.
Skubal's celebration comment
Skubal said, 'The group here is great. It's a ton of fun to celebrate these moments with these guys. It's gonna be special. It's gonna be the first of many.'
“The group here is great. It's a ton of fun to celebrate these moments with these guys, 'It's gonna be special. It's gonna be the first of many.'”
Skubal's trade history
The Detroit Tigers sent Skubal to the Dodgers for River Ryan, Brady Smith, and Zyhir Hope before August's trade deadline.
Skubal's current stats
Skubal has a 2.70 ERA and 0.95 WHIP in 24 starts this season after missing over a month with elbow surgery.
Skubal's potential value
ESPN's Jeff Passan speculated Skubal could land double the $245 million Stephen Strasburg received in 2019 at age 31.
Skubal's future plans
Skubal may stay with the Dodgers as they aim to become the first NL team to three-peat as World Series champions before testing free agency this winter.
The key point
Dodgers win 13th NL West title in 14 years; Skubal says it's the start of many celebrations after trade to Dodgers.
