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Blue Jays emerge as potential landing spot for Tarik Skubal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 3:07 AM

Last updated Oct 20, 2026

Blue Jays emerge as potential landing spot for Tarik Skubal

Summary

Tarik Skubal, a pending unrestricted free agent, is being touted as a landing spot for the Toronto Blue Jays. Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers in August after contract negotiations with the Tigers fell through. The Blue Jays, seen as aggressive suitors, may pursue Skubal after a disappointing season. Insiders suggest that Skubal could enhance the Jays' rotation and position them as World Series contenders. Free agency begins after the conclusion of the World Series.

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By the Numbers

•Tarik Skubal, a top pitcher, is set to enter free agency.
•He was traded to the Dodgers after failing to reach a new contract with the Tigers.
•Sources rank the Blue Jays as No. 3 in the running for Skubal.
•Toronto's aggressive front office aims to strengthen their team after a disappointing year.
•MLB free agency starts after the World Series concludes.

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3:07 AMYahoo Sports — Blue Jays Named Landing Spot For Pending UFA Tarik Skubal

What they're saying

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One of the major storylines that baseball fans will be following in the coming months is where ace pitcher Tarik Skubal will land, as he’s expected to land a contract worth potentially upwards of $400 million.A pending unrestricted free agent, Skubal was traded from the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers in early August […] The post Blue Jays Named Landing Spot For Pending UFA Tarik Skubal appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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