Peralta to Chicago? Where does Skubal land? Best fits for top MLB free agents

ESPN evaluated the top upcoming MLB free agents and their potential team fits ahead of a possible lockout on Dec. 1. Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal highlights the class, with projections averaging an eight-year, $355 million deal that would set a record for a pitcher, with the Chicago Cubs and St. Louis Cardinals cited as top suitors. Other prominent free agents analyzed include Randy Arozarena, Seiya Suzuki, Teruaki Sato, and Michael King.

The article notes that while the free-agent class is considered relatively weak, teams could aggressively sign players before the collective bargaining agreement expires. Additional players featured include Jake Bauers, Freddy Peralta, Brandon Lowe, and Adrian Morejon, with clubs like the Boston Red Sox, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox actively looking for offseason upgrades.