Dodgers Get Boost in Tarik Skubal Free Agency Pursuit
Reports surrounding All-Star free agent Tarik Skubal bode well for the Los Angeles Dodgers' chances at re-signing the ace.
Los Angeles Dodgers free agent starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is being pursued by the team despite some experts suggesting a lower price point for the two-time Cy Young winner. ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez notes that Skubal's age, a recent elbow surgery, and the rarity of long-term contracts for pitchers may limit the deal size. While some believe a 10-year, $400 million contract is unlikely, the Dodgers could still compete with a shorter-term, high-AVR deal like Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240 million agreement.
Skubal, 30, enters the latter half of his career with impressive statistics, including a 2.72 ERA across 26 starts and a 2.61 ERA in his final 10 starts for the Dodgers. If the Dodgers believe Skubal fits their long-term plans, they may be willing to offer a substantial deal to retain the top free agent pitcher on the market.
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