$136M ACE SUGGESTED AS CENTERPIECE AMID ROTATION OVERLOAD
LOS ANGELES, CA—The Los Angeles Dodgers are no strangers to making waves, but this latest rumor is generating a full-blown tsunami across Major League Baseball. Reports have surfaced that the Dodgers have discussed the stunning possibility of trading their veteran $136 million All-Star pitcher, Tyler Glasnow, as the centerpiece in a package to acquire Detroit Tigers ace and two-time Cy Young winner, Tarik Skubal.
The idea, originally floated by ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez, suggests the Dodgers are “not opposed” to moving Glasnow, instantly setting the rumor mill ablaze and signaling that the balance of power in LA’s star-studded rotation is more fragile than ever.
THE TRADED ALL-STAR: TYLER GLASNOW
The identity of the $136 million All-Star is Tyler Glasnow. While the total value of his contract is closer to $115 million (with a $21.5 million player option for 2028), the combined cost over the next three seasons places his commitment firmly in that mega-deal territory.
- The Logic: Glasnow, 32, has battled injuries throughout his career, making just 18 starts last season, despite posting a dominant 3.19 ERA. Moving his large contract (which pays $32.5 million in 2026 and 2027) allows the Dodgers to shed payroll and add the 29-year-old, two-time Cy Young winner, Skubal, who is under control for one more year before hitting free agency.
- The Motivation: For the Dodgers, the goal is simple: replace the volatility of Glasnow with the proven, elite performance of Skubal, who is considered one of the best pitchers in baseball. They would then use the freed payroll space to pursue a long-term extension with Skubal.
THE LANDSCAPE SHIFTS
The potential trade instantly turns the entire league upside down.
- Dodgers Rotation: Acquiring Skubal would give the Dodgers an unimaginable rotation: Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Shohei Ohtani, Blake Snell, and Roki Sasaki. This move would cement the Dodgers not just as contenders, but as the overwhelming favorites for the 2026 title.
- Tigers’ Demands: Detroit is reportedly asking for a “Juan Soto-level package” for Skubal, despite having only one year of control remaining. Reports indicate the Tigers are “intrigued” by a package centered around Glasnow, who would immediately become their new ace, plus controllable young arms like Emmet Sheehan and top prospects.
- Rival GMs Recalculate: Teams like the New York Mets, who are also heavily linked to Skubal, must now frantically recalculate their offers to match the Dodgers’ financial and prospect flexibility.
The moment the Dodgers decided they were “not opposed” to trading an All-Star with a nine-figure deal, they declared their willingness to sacrifice long-term control (Glasnow through 2027) for the unparalleled talent and immediate dominance of Tarik Skubal.
