The Los Angeles Dodgers are increasingly seen as the frontrunners to acquire Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal before the Aug. 3 trade deadline, according to multiple reports. ESPN's Jeff Passan reported that MLB teams are resigned to the Dodgers landing the left-hander, which would create a historically dominant starting rotation. CBS Sports echoed that assessment, noting the back-to-back defending champions appear poised to double down on their already formidable pitching staff. Skubal, a Cy Young Award candidate, has been one of the most coveted players on the trade market as the Tigers look to rebuild. A deal would further solidify the Dodgers' status as World Series favorites, adding an elite arm to a rotation that already includes Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Neither team has confirmed negotiations, but the buzz around a potential blockbuster trade has intensified as the deadline approaches.