MLB insiders speculate on Tarik Skubal's free agency path

MLB insider Joel Sherman suggested that Tarik Skubal's free agency may resemble that of Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who signed with the Dodgers for $325 million in 2023. On 'The Show', Sherman indicated that the Mets and Dodgers are likely front-runners for Skubal, who recently had a successful season with a 12-7 record and 2.72 ERA. Fellow insider Jon Heyman also favors the Mets, citing their need to improve and Skubal's preference for a long-term deal. The General Managers' meetings in Las Vegas have spotlighted Skubal, with his free agency decision expected by December 1, as the current collective bargaining agreement nears expiration.

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