What I'm Hearing on Tarik Skubal and the Biggest MLB Rumors at GM Meetings
Executives from all 30 clubs outlined pitching, lineup and trade plans as teams brace for a possible work stoppage.
- MLB executives gathered in Las Vegas this week for annual general manager meetings, discussing priorities for the unique offseason as a potential Dec. 1 lockout looms.
- Los Angeles Dodgers officials remain interested in free agent Tarik Skubal but hesitate at his potential $400 million contract price tag due to economic uncertainty.
- New York Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns confirmed rotation upgrades are paramount, while Chicago Cubs GM Carter Hawkins said, "That's been the majority of our conversations."
- Philadelphia Phillies president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski outlined plans to add an outfielder and rotation depth, while San Diego Padres owners Kwanza Jones and Jose E. Feliciano pursue aggressive spending.
- Teams across the league are scrambling to finalize plans before the expected work stoppage, with Colorado Rockies prioritizing multi-inning pitchers and Boston Red Sox hunting for power.
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