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Skubal's Record Deal: Mets in Play for Ace?
11 Nov
Summary
- Mets will meet with free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal next week.
- Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, may break pitcher contract record.
- He was traded from Tigers to Dodgers at the 2026 deadline.
The New York Mets are among the teams showing genuine interest in signing free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal. Sources indicate that a meeting is scheduled for next week between the Mets and the star pitcher. This development positions the Mets as a significant player in the race for Skubal's services.
Skubal, who has secured back-to-back Cy Young awards, is projected to shatter the record for the largest contract ever awarded to a pitcher. This record is currently held by Yoshinobu Yamamoto's $325 million pact with the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Originally drafted by the Detroit Tigers, Skubal was traded to the Dodgers at the 2026 deadline. He posted a 2.61 ERA in 10 regular-season starts for Los Angeles and also made two playoff starts. Skubal, who will turn 30 later this month, is expected to finalize his new deal before Major League Baseball's potential lockout on December 1st.
