Brewers and Dodgers’ 2026 trade deadline outcome to play key role in NLCS rematch

The Dodgers acquired two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal from the Brewers in a major trade deadline deal, and he has posted a 2.61 ERA over 62 regular-season innings while helping Los Angeles reach the NLCS. The Brewers countered by acquiring Dustin May and JoJo Romero from the Cardinals to bolster their rotation and bullpen, with Romero providing a left-handed relief option against the Dodgers' left-handed heavy lineup. Both teams made strategic deadline moves that will significantly impact their NLCS rematch, though Skubal figures to be the most influential acquisition.

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