{
  "id": 19206332,
  "title": "Tarik Skubal Free Agency Rumors: Mets, Dodgers lead list of potential suitors",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/tarik-skubal-free-agency-rumors-mets-dodgers-lead-list-of-potential",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-09T19:58:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/tarik-skubal-free-agency-rumors-195840526.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Major League Baseball's biggest free agent, pitcher Tarik Skubal, is expected to earn the largest free-agency dollar amount for a pitcher in MLB history. The reigning back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, who turns 30 on November 20, had a remarkable 2026 season with a 2.72 ERA, 10.55 K/9, and 1.53 BB/9 in 12-7 record across 26 starts with the Tigers and Dodgers.\n\nSeveral teams are rumored to have shown interest in Skubal, including the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Chicago Cubs, Toronto Blue Jays, and San Diego Padres. The Dodgers and Mets, both NL money printers, are considered frontrunners by experts like ESPN's Jeff Passan. The Yankees have also reportedly expressed interest, but some, like WFAN Radio's Tommy Lugauer, question the legitimacy of their interest.\n\nThe Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays are also in the mix, with the Cubs facing budget and salary cap concerns, while the Blue Jays may prioritize lineup help over Skubal. The Padres may also make a move for Skubal, given the Dodgers' potential loss of Michael King.",
  "summary": "Tarik Skubal headlines this offseason's MLB free agent class. Follow the latest rumors, reports, and updates on his pursuit of a record-breaking contract.",
  "key_points": [
    "Tarik Skubal, MLB's biggest free agent pitcher, expected to earn highest pitcher salary ever.",
    "Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets considered frontrunners for Skubal's services.",
    "Chicago Cubs and Toronto Blue Jays also in mix, but face budget and lineup concerns."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}