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Will Skubal Sign Before Lockout?
Skubal’s elbow procedure and a possible lockout could shape his market, with one projection saying he will top the $325 million record for a free-agent pitcher.
- On December 1, Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred could implement a league-wide lockout, potentially freezing the free-agent market during peak signing season.
- Pitcher Tarik Skubal posted a 12-7 record with a 2.73 ERA over 158 2/3 innings in 2026, positioning him to exceed the $325 million free-agent pitcher record.
- Uncertainty regarding the collective bargaining agreement could delay major signings, as negotiations between players and owners remain stalled over salary cap disputes heading into the December deadline.
- Salary cap debates remain central to ongoing friction between players and owners, with both sides seeking favorable terms as the December 1 deadline looms without resolution.
- A lockout would effectively suspend all offseason transactions, casting doubt on the 2027 season's start time and forcing clubs and players into a holding pattern until resolution.
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Tarik Skubal’s free agency is a race against the clock—teams have 25 days before the CBA expiration freezes all negotiations. All transactions stop on December 1 at midnight until a new CBA is agreed upon. When Skubal joined the Los Angeles Dodgers during the trade deadline back in August, the Tigers’ ace hoped “those negotiations […]
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