Dodgers and Mets likely bidders for Tarik Skubal this offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 9:11 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
Tarik Skubal, traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers this season, is set to become a free agent following this year. With the Detroit Tigers not pursuing him, the Dodgers and New York Mets are expected to compete for his services. The Mets, currently last in the NL East, are motivated to make substantial offseason moves, while the Dodgers want to prevent Skubal from joining a rival team. His potential contract could include the highest average annual value for a pitcher in MLB history, surpassing Gerrit Cole's current record.
- •Skubal traded to Dodgers during 2026 MLB season
- •Dodgers and Mets likely front-runners for Skubal
- •Mets seek to recover from disappointing season
- •Skubal could set new contract record in MLB
- •Current record for pitcher contracts held by Gerrit Cole
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers to enter intense bidding war with struggling NL team for Tarik Skubal
"Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal will be a free agent this offseason.
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