2 Tarik Skubal teammates in 2026 the NY Mets should target, 2 they should stay away from

Two Tarik Skubal teammates in 2026 the New York Mets should target and another duo they should avoid.

By Tim Boyle · Rising Apple

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 3:00 PM

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Rising Apple argues the Mets should target Evan Phillips and Alex Vesia, while avoiding Kris Bubic and Casey Mize.
The writer highlights Tarik Skubal as the top overall offseason free-agent target for the New York Mets.
Boyle recommends signing right-hander Evan Phillips and left-hander Alex Vesia to bolster the Mets' bullpen.

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Writing for Rising Apple, Tim Boyle analyzes four potential free-agent targets for the New York Mets who played alongside Tarik Skubal in 2026. While identifying Skubal as the team's top overall offseason priority, Boyle evaluates former teammates from the Los Angeles Dodgers and Detroit Tigers to determine who the Mets should pursue or avoid.

Boyle recommends the Mets target relief pitchers Evan Phillips and Alex Vesia to strengthen their bullpen with proven postseason performers. Conversely, he urges the club to steer clear of pitcher Kris Bubic due to health concerns, as well as starter Casey Mize following an inconsistent campaign.

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2 Tarik Skubal teammates in 2026 the NY Mets should target, 2 they should stay away from

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