​What happens with Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline will be one of the biggest storylines of the next couple of weeks.The reigning back-to-back Cy Young Award winner missed some time with an injury this season, but is back and looks like himself. He will be a free agent after the season and is then expected to sign the most expensive pitching contract in MLB history. However, the fact that he is a rental makes every contender a suitor for him, not just ones with big pockets. The Los Angeles Dodgers may reportedly be “underselling” their interest in him, per Jon Heyman.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementInsider Jeff Passan recently noted that their agressive front office has the means and willingness to make a move for a player like Skubal, but the latest report on Skubal’s trade sweepstakes is unfortunate for the Dodgers and any other teams eyeing the star pitcher.Do you have a take to get off your chest? Do you want to engage in a growing Dodgers community? Comment on our content alongside staff and fans alike!An anonymous National League executive reportedly told The Athletic that “He might get traded, but the early asks are going to be outrageous. And no one’s going to pay that. What the Cubs did to get Chapman, they were trying to break a 108-year curse. They were definitely overly aggressive. That kind of deal is not really happening anymore, especially going into a new CBA.”The CBA negotiations are a tricky part of this deadline. With whispers of a salary cap and worry of a work stoppage, teams may not want to get rid of cost effective prospesct for a rental, even if it is Skubal.AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Dodgers have an aggressive front office, but they are not going to overpay for a rental. Their team is already good enough to win without Skubal, so they are not as desperate to get him as other teams. However, those other teams may need to start getting ready to pivot or up their offers.More MLB: Dodgers Stars Disappoint In Sleepy MLB All-Star Game