# Skubal's Dodgers Statement

> Dodgers clinch NL West as Skubal hints at staying.
- Title: Skubal's Dodgers Statement · Newsweek | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Newsweek — https://newsweek.com/sports/mlb/tarik-skubal-makes-telling-statement-after-dodgers-clinch-nl-west-12460591
- Author: Andrew Gould
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: tarik skubal, los angeles dodgers, national league west, mlb, dodgers clinch nl west, cy young award
## 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.
## Key takeaway

Dodgers win 13th NL West title in 14 years; Skubal says it's the start of many celebrations after trade to Dodgers.