Skubal to Meet with 6 Teams, Including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December Lockout Looming
The Mets, Dodgers and Padres are among six teams scheduled to meet with the two-time Cy Young winner as he seeks a record contract.
- On Tuesday, the New York Mets scheduled a meeting with free-agent ace Tarik Skubal in California next week, positioning themselves as one of the favorites to sign the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
- Skubal and agent Scott Boras are meeting with multiple teams throughout the week to finalize a deal before December 1, when management is expected to initiate a lockout following the collective bargaining agreement's expiration.
- The San Diego Padres have expressed interest in Skubal, while Dodgers ace Blake Snell publicly campaigned for his teammate to return to the Los Angeles Dodgers, stating "I've done my pitch" and "I think we have a good shot."
- While the Chicago Cubs are expected to stay on the sidelines, Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns emphasized building a complete rotation, with Skubal projected to command $300 million to $400 million.
- Leveraging back-to-back Cy Young Award wins in 2024 and 2025, Skubal seeks to break the pitcher contract record, with Mets owner Steve Cohen positioned to outbid rivals as he did for Juan Soto's $765 million deal.
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Independent EspañolBaseball teams like Mets and Dodgers are looking to sign off on the star launcher Skubal, while a lockout for wage disputes is looming. Major Leagues are proposing a wage cap, but players are opposed, which could freeze the free agent market. The future is uncertain.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to
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Reports: Mets to meet with free-agent LHP Tarik Skubal
The New York Mets will meet with left-hander Tarik Skubal, the consensus top player on the free-agent market this offseason, multiple outlets reported Tuesday.The New York Post and The Athletic reported the meeting will take place next week. Mets execu...
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Skubal to meet with 6 teams, including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December lockout looming
LAS VEGAS (AP) — With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal.
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