NY Mets matching the best Tarik Skubal free agent offer isn’t good enough

The Mets must do more than just match Tarik Skubal's best offer to land him in free agency.

By Pat Ragazzo · Rising Apple

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 8:00 PM

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Pat Ragazzo argues the New York Mets must outbid competitors rather than merely matching offers for Tarik Skubal.
Skubal is entering free agency seeking a permanent deal after being traded from Detroit to the Dodgers.
Reporter Chelsea Janes stated the consensus is that owner Steve Cohen will pay whatever it takes.

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Writer Pat Ragazzo argues that the New York Mets must aggressively outbid rivals, particularly the Los Angeles Dodgers, rather than simply matching offers to sign free agent pitcher Tarik Skubal. SNY insider Chelsea Janes reported that Mets owner Steve Cohen is widely expected to pay whatever is necessary to acquire the ace.

Ragazzo suggests Skubal would likely prefer the Dodgers due to familiarity after finishing the season in Los Angeles. Consequently, Ragazzo contends that the Mets and agent Scott Boras must pursue a record-setting permanent contract exceeding Gerrit Cole's $324 million pitching benchmark.

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