Tarik Skubal is pushing back against criticism of his trade to the Los Angeles Dodgers, saying every team had the same opportunity to acquire him. The left-hander, brought in during a blockbuster trade deadline deal, addressed the backlash from some fans with a blunt message, according to Fox News. Skubal insisted that no team possessed an unfair advantage and that the Dodgers simply made a move any other club could have made. His comments arrive at a difficult moment for Los Angeles. The Dodgers have lost four consecutive games, and Monday's loss to the Chicago Cubs marked their sixth defeat in eight games, Yahoo Sports reports. That stumble is a stark reminder that success on the field doesn't automatically follow from a star-filled roster. The Dodgers' recent slump explains why Skubal's addition is seen as crucial, yet the team's performance shows there are no guarantees in baseball. Skubal's defense of the trade and his new teammates suggests he's ready to help turn things around, while making clear the process that brought him to Los Angeles was open and fair to all teams.