Skubal, acquired in exchange for three prospects including outfielder Zyhir Hope, will make his first career start at Wrigley Field. The left-hander has faced the Cubs three times in his career, posting a 4.12 ERA with 18 strikeouts over 19 2/3 innings. newssport.cv
The reigning champions landed the best player available at the MLB trade deadline. Skubal's last start for the Tigers came last Wednesday, when he recorded his 1,000th career strikeout. In his last six starts with Detroit, he has a 1.95 ERA over 37 innings.
