Mets Weigh Trade for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal

The New York Mets are actively weighing a potential trade for Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal as they seek to rebuild their rotation during this offseason, following the departures of key players Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz, and Brandon Nimmo. Discussions intensified at the Winter Meetings in Orlando, Florida, where Tigers executives signaled openness to deals for the back-to-back American League Cy Young Award winner, who will become a free agent after the 2026 season.

Skubal, 29, dominated in 2025 with a 13-6 record, a 2.21 ERA, and 241 strikeouts over 195 1/3 innings in 31 starts, solidifying his status as one of baseball's elite pitchers. Detroit president of baseball operations Scott Harris confirmed the team's willingness to explore options, stating, "I don't believe in untouchables at any level. So anyone in our organization, at any level... I can't do my job without listening." Harris emphasized this as a broad team-building strategy rather than a specific comment on Skubal, whose representation by agent Scott Boras makes a long-term extension with the Tigers unlikely. The sides were reportedly $250 million apart in negotiations last winter, prompting Detroit to consider...