# Why the Mets' offseason hinges on landing Tarik Skubal

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6 outlets covering · First listed: The Athletic, Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 AM · Read it: <https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7772316/2026/11/11/mets-mlb-tarik-skubal-gm-meetings/>

Skubal isn't just the best option to fit a need at the top of the Mets rotation. He is the only one.

## Who's covering it

In the order they published:

- Nov 10, 2026, 9:42 AM: [MLB rumors: Mets to meet with Tarik Skubal, Rangers' Corey Seager plan, plus Blue Jays, Cubs, Red Sox, more](<https://www.cbssports.com/mlb/news/mlb-rumors-tarik-skubal-padres-mets-cubs-braves-ronald-acuna-jr-adrian-morejon-red-sox-trevor-story/>) — CBS Sports (Sports, United States)
  Here are your hot stove rumors as the GM meetings open on Tuesday, Nov. 10
- Nov 10, 2026, 10:20 PM: [Dodgers Lag Behind Another MLB Team in Race to Sign Tarik Skubal; Mets Remain Strong](<https://www.essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-dodgers-lag-behind-another-mlb-team-in-race-to-sign-tarik-skubal-mets-remain-strong/>) — EssentiallySports (Sports)
  The market for Tarik Skubal just moved, and the Dodgers are no longer in the driver’s seat. The Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander and two-time American League Cy Young Award winner posted a 2.72 ERA and 0.96 WHIP over 26 starts in 2026. That could earn more than Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s $325 million record. Yet
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:00 AM: [Why the Mets' offseason hinges on landing Tarik Skubal](<https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7772316/2026/11/11/mets-mlb-tarik-skubal-gm-meetings/>) — The Athletic (Sports, United States)
  Skubal isn't just the best option to fit a need at the top of the Mets rotation. He is the only one.
- Nov 11, 2026, 9:19 AM: [Blue Jays emerge as Tarik Skubal suitor as Mets’ competition grows — with mystery teams lurking](<https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/blue-jays-to-meet-with-mets-target-tarik-skubal-as-mystery-teams-lurk/>) — NY Post (Newspaper, United States)
  The Mets are seen as among the favorites due to their stated need for an ace and the clear wherewithal.
- Nov 11, 2026, 5:39 PM: [Dodgers, Mets, Padres, Blue Jays emerge as Tarik Skubal suitors as market for top MLB free agent takes shape](<https://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/article/dodgers-mets-padres-blue-jays-emerge-as-tarik-skubal-suitors-as-market-for-top-mlb-free-agent-takes-shape-233934893.html>) — Yahoo Sports (Sports, United States)
  “It’s very clear that it’s a dominant and strong Sku-bull market,” agent Scott Boras said, offering one of his signature free-agency puns.
- Nov 11, 2026, 6:00 PM: [Can Blue Jays Land Tarik Skubal, Add League's Top Pitcher in Free Agency?](<https://www.si.com/mlb/bluejays/onsi/can-blue-jays-land-tarik-skubal-add-league-s-top-pitcher-free-agency>) — Sports Illustrated (Sports, United States)
  Toronto is in the mix for this winter's top free agent and is reportedly meeting with him next week.