Mets consider pursuing Tarik Skubal in upcoming free agency
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 9:26 PM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The New York Mets are evaluating their options to pursue pitcher Tarik Skubal in free agency as they look to overhaul a disappointing 2026 season. General manager David Stearns's historical reluctance to commit to high-dollar contracts for starting pitchers may prevent them from securing Skubal. Despite past failures with big contracts, owner Steve Cohen's financial resources could make a deal possible. The Mets announced that Skubal's situation will hinge on changes in their operational strategy regarding pitching acquisitions this offseason.
- •The Mets are reevaluating their approach to free agency.
- •GM David Stearns typically avoids large contracts for pitchers.
- •Past signings for Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander ended poorly.
- •Francisco Lindor has committed to staying with the Mets long-term.
- 9:26 PMYahoo Sports — Mets Get Telling Update on Tarik Skubal’s Upcoming Free Agency: Report
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