Jon Heyman Where Mets’ Tarik Skubal odds stand among list of likely suitors By Jon Heyman Published Nov. 9, 2026, 10:26 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results.
Make New York Post a Preferred Source Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal throws against the Milwaukee Brewers during Game 1 of the NLCS on Sunday, Oct. 11, 2026, in Milwaukee. Getty Images LAS VEGAS — It’s an unusual baseball offseason since a lockout’s coming Dec. 1. But it’s also unusual because one player looks dominant in the marketplace.
Superstar starter Tarik Skubal, who set an arbitration record with his $32 million award last offseason, appears very likely to set pitching records for average annual salary and total value. He’s also likely to receive about three times more than anyone else in this free agent market.
The biggest questions, of course, are: Who can afford him? Who’s willing to spend big on a starter? And ultimately, who will get him?
