MLB rumors: How many teams seemed interested in Tarik Skubal before Dodgers trade?

Tarik Skubal was one of the most sought-after names on the trade market, and the Los Angeles Dodgers ultimately acquired him, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. Heyman said that seven or eight teams were interested “at least that we know about,” and that those clubs can now focus on other available starters and pitchers. The New York Post reported that the Milwaukee Brewers and New York Yankees were the two teams with the strongest interest besides the Dodgers. The Post noted a “dream” pairing Skubal with Jason Misiorowski at the top of the Brewers’ rotation, though the trade never happened. For the Yankees, the logic would be to bolster a team whose strength is starting pitching and then potentially use another starter to improve hitting. With one day left, both teams are expected to pivot to other trade targets.