MAJOR Updates on NY Mets Pursuit of Tarik Skubal Emerge, Including When Decision Will Be Made
New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers still considered Tarik Skubal’s top contenders Aug 10, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) reacts at the end of the firth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Dodger Stadium.
Key points
- IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The New York Mets are reportedly a top contender for superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal.
- Even before the season was anywhere close to being over and Skubal was still wearing a Detroit Tigers jersey, the Mets were expected to be a contender for his services in free agency.
- Tarik Skubal decision will likely come after Thanksgiving So, we have a general idea of the contenders.
Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images “The New York Mets are downplaying their chances of signing Skubal to everyone who’ll listen, but their rivals believe that they could be the Los Angeles Dodgers’ stiffest competition for his services,” USA TODAY’s Bob Nightengale reports.
Additional details
- FanSided’s Robert Murray revealed this week that the Dodgers would like to sign Skubal to a shorter deal, similar to the four-year, $240 million contract they gave Kyle Tucker a year ago.
- But when could the two-time All-Star make his big decision on where he will be playing in the years ahead?
- So, chances are Skubal’s decision won’t come until after Thanksgiving and before the lockout starts.
- However, New York is just one of several teams with deep pockets expected to have a conversation with Skubal’s super-agent Scott Boras.
- Yet, despite formidable competition, the belief around the game suggests the Mets are one of the favorites to sign the ace pitcher.
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