Tarik Skubal highlights MLB's top free agents for 2026-2027
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 6:40 PM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
Tarik Skubal is among several prominent players who could enter free agency at the end of this season, as Major League Baseball approaches the December Winter Meetings. Negotiations over a new collective bargaining agreement remain unresolved, with a potential lockout looming if a deal isn't reached by December 1. Alongside Skubal, other notable names include Sandy Alcantara, Corbin Burnes, and Shane Bieber. The upcoming trade deadline on August 3 could also shift player dynamics before the offseason. Expect significant movement in the market depending on player opts and mutual agreements.
- •Tarik Skubal leads the list of top free agents.
- •Key decisions on player options affect offseason plans.
- •December's Winter Meetings are crucial for negotiations.
- 6:40 PMYahoo Sports — MLB top upcoming free agents: Tarik Skubal headlines 2026-2027 class
"Here are some of the top players in Major League Baseball that could become free agents at the end of the year,
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