“So Tarik Skubal doesn’t want to win” – Fans go off as MLB insider pegs NL East powerhouse as favorites to land superstar free agent

MLB insider Jon Heyman named the New York Mets as the current favorites to sign superstar free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal. Speaking on MLB Network's "Hot Stove," Heyman noted predictive markets give the Mets a 37% chance and the Los Angeles Dodgers a 22% chance to land the top pitcher. The prediction sparked strong reactions on social media, with numerous fans questioning why Skubal would choose New York over competing contenders.

ESPN's Kiley McDaniel also identified the Mets and Dodgers as leading suitors for Skubal, alongside potential interest from the Detroit Tigers and New York Yankees. MLB analyst Robert Murray predicted Skubal will secure a massive, long-term deal that could rank among the largest contracts in baseball history, comparing the market to Kyle Tucker's recent $240 million agreement.