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Good Morning San Diego: Tarik Skubal is rumored, but is he right for Padres?

Tarik Skubal is the top free agent on the market. On top of that he is a left-handed ace that should be the Opening Day starter for any team in the league not named the Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves…

By Matt DeWalt · Gaslamp Ball

Published: Saturday, 24 October 2026 at 1:30 PM

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Matt DeWalt argues pursuing free agent ace Tarik Skubal might not be the most beneficial move for the Padres.
A potential free agency contract for Skubal could reportedly exceed $400 million.
The Padres face multiple roster vacancies with Michael King, Adrian Morejon, and Ty France entering free agency.

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Gaslamp Ball's Matt DeWalt questions whether free agent left-handed ace Tarik Skubal is the right target for the San Diego Padres. While landing the top free agent would demonstrate new owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones's commitment to winning, DeWalt argues a potential $400 million-plus deal might be too costly for a roster with multiple holes.

The writer notes San Diego's history with pitching injuries, citing missed time for Joe Musgrove, Nick Pivetta, Yu Darvish, and Michael King. Rather than committing massive resources to Skubal, DeWalt suggests the Padres may be better served spreading their budget across multiple rotation and lineup needs.

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