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Why impending free agent Tarik Skubal doesn’t believe it’s end of an era for the Dodgers

The Dodgers, after falling short of a three-peat in the NLCS, will look a little different next year. But is this the end of an era for the team?

Published: Friday, 16 October 2026 at 7:16 PM
Why impending free agent Tarik Skubal doesn’t believe it’s end of an era for the Dodgers
Key Things to Know
  • Tarik Skubal rejected claims that the Dodgers' era ended following their NLCS sweep by the Brewers.
  • Skubal is scheduled to become a free agent after joining the Dodgers as a trade-deadline acquisition.
  • The Milwaukee Brewers swept the defending back-to-back champion Dodgers in four games in the NLCS.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Impending free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal rejected claims that the Los Angeles Dodgers' era of dominance has ended following their NLCS elimination by the Milwaukee Brewers. After being swept in four games and failing to secure a World Series three-peat, Skubal and fellow teammates maintained that the club remains well-positioned to continue competing for championships despite looming roster changes.

Skubal, acquired at the trade deadline, joins Kiké Hernández, Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips, and Blake Treinen as potential free agents, while Miguel Rojas announced his retirement. Teammate Blake Snell vowed to recruit Skubal to re-sign, though the left-hander declined to predict his future, calling his time playing for the Dodgers an honor.

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