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Two mystery teams emerge in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes
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Two mystery teams emerge in Tarik Skubal sweepstakes

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports
By Matt Wadleigh  |  Last updated Nov 11, 2026 5:54 PM ET
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Let the Tarik Skubal sweepstakes begin.

Skubal is far and away the biggest name in the MLB free-agent market, and now as many as six teams are said to be interested in the former Cy Young winner.

Reports came on Tuesday that the New York Mets are expected to meet with Skubal . The San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays and Los Angeles Dodgers are the other known teams that will meet with Skubal.

However, Jon Heyman of The New York Post revealed that two “unknown” teams are in the mix for Skubal.

Heyman added that at least six teams will meet with Skubal next week, and it will be taking place in Orange County, Calif.

The Chicago Cubs reportedly are not going to pursue Skubal at this stage.

Who the unknown teams are remains to be seen, but there is no doubt that Skubal is going to get a monster offer this offseason.

Spotrac’s projected market value for Skubal is $39.2 million per season with a total of seven years and just over $276 million, so we can expect a huge payday for the star pitcher.

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