Tarik Skubal Sets California Free Agency Meetings, Including Mets
Dodgers free agent Tarik Skubal is set to begin free-agent meetings next week, according to multiple reports.
Free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal is scheduled to hold meetings with various teams, including the New York Mets, in California, according to reports. Jon Heyman of the New York Post first disclosed Skubal's plans for meetings next week. The discussions will involve Mets owner Steve Cohen and president of baseball operations David Sterns. Skubal has been residing in California since joining the Dodgers, which is an unusual location for his meetings.
Skubal's meetings align with the anticipated timeline for him to sign before the MLB lockout begins on December 1st. This means a deal is unlikely to be reached during the General Managers’ Meetings in Las Vegas, which conclude on November 12th. The Dodgers have expressed no interest in meeting Skubal, deeming their organization's offerings sufficient.
The San Diego Padres are also exploring the possibility of signing Skubal, although they are considered less likely to match the Dodgers' and Mets' offers if they exhaust their resources. With a wide field of teams courting the 29-year-old pitcher, the ultimate decision may hinge on which team can offer the highest salary, as that is what Skubal's agent, Scott Broas, is eager to secure.
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