Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman addresses questions about Shohei Ohtani’s knee injury and how the club approaches the trade deadline, according to multiple reports. Friedman discusses the team’s evaluation process around Ohtani’s condition, while also focusing on whether and how the Dodgers might pursue roster changes as the deadline nears. On the trade front, Friedman indicates the Dodgers are prepared to explore options and, in that context, he strongly suggests the team would be in contact with the Detroit Tigers to understand their asking price for starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. Both outlets report that Friedman’s comments stop short of confirming a trade, but they characterize his remarks as effectively signaling that the Dodgers could engage with Detroit regarding Skubal’s availability and valuation. The reporting centers on the possibility of ongoing trade discussions rather than on any completed deal, and it reflects that the Dodgers are monitoring both player health considerations and the market as teams assess needs ahead of the deadline.