Multiple outlets report that Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is a top MLB free-agent target this offseason, with rumors and insider commentary pointing to several leading suitors. The New York Post says the New York Mets have a meeting scheduled with Skubal sometime next week.
Newsweek also cites baseball insider Jon Heyman, suggesting that one “big-marker” team is probably the favorite to sign Skubal, though it does not specify the team in the provided summary. Yahoo Sports frames the offseason broadly, listing the Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers among potential suitors and focusing on ongoing rumor updates.
Additional New York Post coverage emphasizes the Mets’ position in a likely-suitor field, focusing on questions such as affordability and willingness to spend on a starting pitcher. Yahoo Sports highlights an expectation that Skubal will sign a record-breaking contract, while also indicating that an insider has weighed in on timing. Across outlets, the central thread is Skubal’s star status and market interest, with details varying by who is leading and what specific timing or odds are discussed.
