Did Dodgers Make Right Decision By Not Trading Tyler Glasnow? Insider Weighs In

"For much of the past two weeks, fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers have dreamed about acquiring reigning Cy Young winning starting pitcher Tarik Skubal in a trade with the Detroit Tigers. With one year remaining on his contract with the Tigers, the team could decide to deal the two-time Cy Young winner rather than letting him walk next season. However, given Skubal's pedigree, it would take a vast amount of resources for any team to convince the Tigers to part ways with their ace."

"More news: Details of Edwin Diaz's Dodgers Contract Revealed Glasnow, a dominant pitcher in his own right, could have been a feasible addition to a massive trade package for Skubal, but all signs are indicating that Glasnow will remain with the Dodgers next season. The 32-year-old saw the plethora of reports involving him, and told MLB Network Radio that Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman assured him he would not be traded this offseason."

""I think his floor is top 20 pitcher. I think his ceiling is top 7-10 pitcher on his best day. Think about how many teams out there would want that. Think about how many teams would sign up for a top 10 pitcher that you would owe $81.5 million to through the 2028 season," McKain said after Glasnow confirmed he would be staying in Los Angeles. "I've stood firm this whole offseason that if you're going to trade Tyler Glasnow - because I don't necessarily believe in un-tradable players unless your name is Shohei Ohtani or Yoshinobu Yamamoto, a very select few - but unless you're getting an"

Tarik Skubal emerged as a sought-after target for the Los Angeles Dodgers while he has one year remaining on his Detroit Tigers contract, but the Tigers would demand substantial assets to trade the two-time Cy Young winner. Tyler Glasnow was repeatedly linked to a potential trade package for Skubal while entering year three of a five-year, $136.5 million Dodgers contract. Dodgers president Andrew Friedman told Glasnow he would not be traded this offseason. Analysts emphasize Glasnow's consistent performance, noting a top-20 floor, potential top-7–10 ceiling, and significant remaining salary that makes him a premium asset.

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