Tarik Skubal Free Agency Rumors: Mets, Dodgers lead list of potential suitors
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Tarik Skubal, the reigning two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, is poised to become the highest-paid starting pitcher in MLB history as he enters free agency. The 30-year-old left-hander, who turns 30 on November 20, dominated in 2026 with a 2.72 ERA, striking out batters at a rate of 10.55 per nine innings while walking just 1.53 per nine.
Across 26 starts for the Tigers and Dodgers, he posted a 12-7 record, never allowing an ERA above 2.80 in any of his last four seasons. Skubal’s elite performance has drawn intense interest from top-tier teams, with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets leading the charge.
The Dodgers, who acquired him midseason, saw his numbers improve to a 2.61 ERA in 10 starts, reinforcing his status as a near-matchup-proof ace. Meanwhile, the Mets—facing a rebuilding push after a disappointing 2026 season—could use Skubal’s dominance to bolster their rotation, particularly alongside existing stars Nolan McLean and Christian Scott.
