Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik SkubalESPN's Jeff Passan dropped a major bombshell on Saturday night, reporting on X that the Detroit Tigers are trading two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to the Los Angeles Dodgers in exchange for three prospects.With Skubal set to become a free agent this winter, his name has been swirling in trade rumors for weeks. While he was linked to several teams ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, the defending World Series champs were the ones who landed him.The Dodgers get yet another ace in Skubal, adding him to their already stacked rotation. He'll join a star-studded roster that already has the most wins in baseball, making the World Series favories even better.Meanwhile, the Tigers are getting outfielder Zyhir Hope, right-hander River Ryan and right-hander Brady Smith in return. Per MLB Pipeline, they ranked as Los Angeles' No. 5, 7 and 17 prospects, respectively, prior to the trade.Looking for the perfect gift for a baseball player in your life? Check out our brand new baseball lifestyle brand!It's a decent haul for Skubal, who's arguably the best pitcher in baseball. Since the start of 2023, he's 45-18 with a 2.46 ERA, a 0.90 WHIP and 11.0 K/9.The 29-year-old lefty has been phenomenal in the playoffs, too, with a 2.04 ERA in six postseason starts. He's yet to pitch in a World Series game, but he may get a chance in October if the Dodgers keep it up.More MLB:Red Sox 'Engaged In Seeking' Pitching Help At Trade Deadline