Overview
- Reporting over the weekend (Nov. 7–9) shows Tarik Skubal remains unsigned and is the marquee prize with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets as the primary suitors.
- The Dodgers are reported to favor a shorter deal with a higher average annual value rather than a record-length contract, reflecting Andrew Friedman’s recent team-building approach.
- The Mets are described as “very interested” and are expected to pursue a major offer that would likely include more long-term security than the Dodgers would provide.
- Analysts’ projections for Skubal’s market vary widely, with published estimates ranging roughly from $352 million to $425 million depending on years and AAV assumptions.
- The looming CBA expiration in early December is creating strong pressure to sign deals before any new payroll rules take effect and gives agent Scott Boras an incentive to seek a pre-deadline agreement.