Blake Snell Drops Hints About a Possible Dodger Reunion with Tarik Skubal

At a low‑key Dodgers Foundation gathering in Altadena, veteran left‑hander Blake Snell found a moment to speak candidly about a name that’s been floating around the clubhouse all winter – Tarik Skubal.

"I talk to him every day," Snell told SportsNet LA’s David Vassegh, a grin evident in his voice. "He’s good, he knows how I feel. All I want is to see him wear a Dodger uniform again. But it’s a life decision for him and his family, so I respect that. I’ve made my pitch, and I think we have a good shot."

The comment wasn’t a random off‑the‑cuff remark; it came after months of quiet lobbying by Snell, who’s been swapping stories with Skubal since the Tigers‑to‑Dodgers trade deadline that sent the 29‑year‑old lefty to LA.

Skubal, who will turn 30 on Nov. 20, posted a solid 5‑2 record with a 2.61 ERA over ten regular‑season starts for the Dodgers, followed by a 2.45 ERA in two postseason outings. Those numbers helped him cement his place among the elite left‑handers heading into free agency, with projected contracts north of $400 million.

Dodgers GM Andrew Friedman has been careful in public, noting the club will stay in touch with Skubal’s agent, Scott Boras, while emphasizing that the final decision rests with Skubal and his family. Still, the bond between the two pitchers seems genuine – they’ve already coined themselves “big bro” and “little bro” and even labeled a locker in San Francisco “Big Bro’s Locker.”

That brotherly rivalry turned into locker‑room banter during the NL West clincher on Sept. 17, when Skubal looked straight into the camera and called Snell his “best friend, my little brother.” Snell, never one to shy away from a tease, replied on a broadcast a week later, “I’m the big bro, little bro’s right there, throwing cheese right now.”

Off the field, the duo’s antics have spilled onto social media – a fan‑made video of the two dropped into Quavo and Takeoff’s “Hotel Lobby” clip racked up over 150,000 likes in just two days. Even Miguel Rojas got in on the fun, nicknaming Skubal “Scooby‑Doo Pa Pa” and playing a theme song each time the pitcher recorded a strikeout.

While rumors swirl that the Mets, Tigers, Giants or Blue Jays could lure Skubal away, Snell’s message was clear: the Dodgers are still in the mix, and if anyone can sway the decision, it’s a teammate who’s already called him “little bro” and spent countless evenings reviewing game tape together.