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Brewers rumors: The Dodgers’ reason Milwaukee must pursue Tarik Skubal trade
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With the 2026 MLB trade deadline a little more than a month away, the Milwaukee Brewers have reason to consider a major swing if they want to get past the back-to-back champion Los Angeles Dodgers this October after being swept by them in the 2025 NLCS.
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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal would give the Brewers a postseason weapon capable of changing any series. Milwaukee already sits at 53-31, the second-best record in baseball behind the 56-31 Dodgers , and another frontline arm alongside rising superstar Jacob Misiorowski , Kyle Harrison and Brandon Woodruff could make its October rotation even more dangerous.
The obstacle is cost. The Tigers would demand a massive return for Skubal, but the Brewers own the farm system depth to make a serious offer if its front office decides this roster deserves an aggressive push.
FanSided's Robert Murray appeared on Foul Territory on Thursday and explained why the Brewers should consider pursuing the Tigers' southpaw.
"Adding Tarik Skubal puts them in a position where they can not only compete with the Dodgers, but could legitimately beat them."
That is the argument. If the Dodgers remain the National League standard, Skubal would signal that Milwaukee is chasing more than a division title.
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The franchise has leaned on patient roster building for years, but this deadline presents a different question. Skubal represents a rare available arm who could shift a playoff matchup.
The comparison to CC Sabathia in 2008 is difficult to miss. Milwaukee once made a bold deadline move that changed its season and pushed the organization into a new competitive moment.
Adding Skubal would carry similar intent. It would also guard against the risk of being too conservative while a strong roster is in place.
Prospect depth is important, but championship windows can close quickly. If the Brewers believe this team can win now, Murray's point is clear. Skubal may be the move that turns the Brewers from a contender into a legitimate threat to the Dodgers.
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