Los Angeles Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addresses the club’s approach as the MLB trade deadline approaches, with Detroit Tigers right-hander Tarik Skubal commonly cited as a potential target. Friedman does not provide specifics on whether the Dodgers will make a move, saying he is “open-minded” about adding talent and declining to predict odds publicly. When asked about the likelihood of acquiring a star-level player before Monday’s deadline, Friedman jokes that he does not know and adds that he is not in the business of “handicapping.” The remarks indicate the Dodgers are keeping options open rather than telegraphing a particular plan. Across the available coverage, the main focus is Friedman’s message that the organization is willing to consider trades, while offering no confirmation that a deal—either for Skubal or any other player—is imminent. Skubal’s possible availability remains the central storyline tied to the Dodgers’ decision-making heading into the deadline.