Mets consider alternatives to Tarik Skubal as free agency approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 5:41 PM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
With the 2026 MLB season over, the New York Mets focus on roster improvements ahead of free agency. Tarik Skubal, anticipated to command a lucrative contract estimated between $325-400 million, may not be a fit for the Mets' budget. Potential alternatives include two-time All-Star Joe Ryan, Padres pitcher Michael King, and 2022 Cy Young winner Sandy Alcantara, who has shown signs of recovery following Tommy John surgery. The Mets' management may seek pitchers who can bolster their rotation without excessive financial commitments as they navigate the upcoming offseason and a potential lockout starting December 1.
- •Mets target roster improvements after a poor 2026 season.
- •Tarik Skubal may demand a record contract.
- •Alternatives include Joe Ryan and Sandy Alcantara.
- •Free agency opens soon, with a lockout expected December 1.
- •Mets management weighing budget constraints before decisions.
- 5:41 PMYahoo Sports — 8 Good NY Mets Alternatives To Giving Tarik Skubal a Record Contract, Including Sandy Alcantara
"The 2026 season is mercifully in the rearview and now the New York Mets can turn their focus to improving […]
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