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Los Angeles Dodgers · SP
This back-to-back Cy Young Award winner and two-time All-MLB selection remains an elite fantasy starter despite an uncharacteristically slow 2026 start, with early season metrics showing a 3.32 ERA and 0.99 WHIP through limited innings. His 2025 campaign of 13 wins, 241 strikeouts, and a 2.21 ERA established him as one of baseball's most dominant pitchers, and the underlying skill that earned consecutive Cy Young honors suggests the current-year struggles are likely a early-season variance rather than a permanent decline. Fantasy managers should view his current price as a buying opportunity, as his strikeout upside (241 K's last season demonstrates his ceiling) and ability to produce sub-3.00 ERAs make him a cornerstone option once he finds his rhythm. The main risk remains durability—his innings pitched have fluctuated between campaigns—but his proven track record over the past two seasons makes him one of the safest bets for a bounce-back second half in 2026.
Tarik Skubal set to start NLCS Game 1 for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Tarik Skubal has been named the starting pitcher for Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Skubal will face Brewers right-hander Jacob Misiorowski in what is being described as a phenomenal and nearly unprecedented starting pitching matchup. This postseason role highlights Skubal's elite status among playoff contenders.
Oct 11, 2026
Tarik Skubal Named NLCS Game 1 Starter for Dodgers
Los Angeles Dodgers have selected Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 of the NLCS against the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday. Skubal is expected to be one of the elite pitching matchups in the postseason as a top Cy Young candidate. This marks a key rotation decision for the defending champions.
Oct 10, 2026
Tarik Skubal Earns NLDS Game 1 Start for Dodgers Over Yamamoto
The Dodgers have selected Tarik Skubal as their Game 1 starter for the NLDS against Atlanta, bypassing Sonny Yamamoto. Skubal will take the mound at Dodger Stadium on Saturday in what shapes up as a critical Game 1 matchup. This selection indicates the Dodgers' confidence in Skubal's recent form heading into the postseason.
Oct 3, 2026
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Detroit Tigers | 8 | 7 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 5.63 | 1.22 | 37 | 32.0 | 11 |
| 2021 | Detroit Tigers | 31 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 4.34 | 1.26 | 164 | 149.1 | 47 |
| 2022 | Detroit Tigers | 21 | 21 | 7 | 8 | 0 | 3.52 | 1.16 | 117 | 117.2 | 32 |
| 2023 | Detroit Tigers | 15 | 15 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 2.80 | 0.90 | 102 | 80.1 | 14 |
| 2024 | Detroit Tigers | 31 | 31 | 18 | 4 | 0 | 2.39 | 0.92 | 228 | 192.0 | 35 |
| 2025 | Detroit Tigers | 31 | 31 | 13 | 6 | 0 | 2.21 | 0.89 | 241 | 195.1 | 33 |
| 2026 | 2 teams▼ | 26 | 26 | 12 | 7 | 0 | 2.72 | 0.96 | 186 | 158.2 | 27 |
| Career | Totals | 163 | 160 | 66 | 44 | 0 | 3.02 | 1.01 | 1075 | 925.1 | 199 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
| Year | Team | G | GS | W | L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | IP | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 3 teams▼ | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0.40 | 0.85 | 33 | 22.1 | 4 |
| 2019 | 2 teams▼ | 24 | 24 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 2.42 | 1.01 | 179 | 122.2 | 37 |
| 2023 | 2 teams▼ | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1.23 | 0.82 | 20 | 14.2 | 3 |
| 2026 | West Michigan Whitecaps | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.40 | 6 | 5.0 | 0 |
| Career | Totals | 39 | 31 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 1.97 | 0.95 | 238 | 164.2 | 44 |
Source: MLB Stats API · Multi-team seasons show combined totals — click to expand
Current season · MLB only
| G | GS | IP | W-L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 7 | 45.0 | 5-0 | 0 | 2.40 | 0.98 | 51 | 7 |
| G | GS | IP | W-L | SV | ERA | WHIP | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 26 | 158.2 | 12-7 | 0 | 2.72 | 0.96 | 186 | 27 |