Cubs Should Steer Clear Of Signing Tarik Skubal

The Chicago Cubs are being tipped as potential contenders to sign free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal. Skubal's contract is expected to be a record-breaking one. While the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets appear to hold more financial power, the Cubs are certainly in a position to match that. Skubal would undoubtedly be a fantastic addition to the Cubs' roster, as they urgently require starting pitching and Skubal is considered one of the best in the game.

However, the Cubs should not rush into signing him. The organization does not have the financial depth like the Dodgers or Mets, so such a significant investment might limit their ability to make further high-profile signings in free agency. The Cubs currently only have Edward Cabrera and Justin Steele as dependable pitchers in their rotation, with Cabrera recovering from surgery last season and Steele dealing with injuries.

Cade Horton is a promising young talent but may miss a significant portion of next season. The team also has several other pitchers, like Kevin Gausman, Matthew Boyd, Clay Holmes, and Shota Imanaga, available as free agents. Instead of depending heavily on Skubal, the Cubs might consider signing multiple quality starting pitchers.

Opting for that strategy would be a better use of their funds, especially given their current pitching needs.