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?
Writing for the New York Post, Jon Heyman reports that superstar starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is expected to dominate the free agent market. Ahead of an unusual offseason facing a December 1 lockout, Skubal appears positioned as the marquee target for multiple suitors looking to invest heavily in top-tier starting pitching.
Heyman notes that Skubal previously set an arbitration record with a $32 million award and seems likely to establish new records for total value and average annual salary. The report outlines major questions regarding which franchises can afford him, with the Mets, Dodgers, and Padres tagged among potential suitors.
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