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Dodgers have one major advantage the Mets can’t offer Tarik Skubal

As expected, the New York Mets are said to be prepared to outbid any other organization for Tarik Skubal this winter. But the Los Angeles Dodgers have something the Mets can't match.

Published: Sunday, 18 October 2026 at 3:28 PM
Dodgers have one major advantage the Mets can’t offer Tarik Skubal
Key Things to Know
  • Dodgers Way argues Los Angeles's proven championship contention gives them an edge over the Mets for Tarik Skubal.
  • Reporter Chelsea Janes states the New York Mets are expected to match any contract offer Skubal receives in free agency.
  • The pending free-agent deal for the left-handed ace is anticipated to potentially exceed $400 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Dodgers Way argues that the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a decisive advantage over the New York Mets in free agency by offering Tarik Skubal a consistent chance to compete for World Series titles. Following Los Angeles's NLCS elimination by the Milwaukee Brewers, Skubal enters free agency, where the Mets are reportedly prepared to match any financial offer he receives.

Writer Drew Koch highlights that Skubal could command a record-setting contract exceeding $400 million this winter. However, Koch contends that the Dodgers' sustained winning culture, roster stability, and championship pedigree make them far more appealing than the Mets, who finished last in the NL East despite high spending.

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