# Blue Jays emerge as Tarik Skubal suitor as Mets’ competition grows — with mystery teams lurking

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/blue-jays-emerge-as-tarik-skubal-suitor-as-mets-competition-grows-with-mystery-teams-lurking/
- Published: 2026-11-11T15:19:29+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T16:42:28+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/11/sports/blue-jays-to-meet-with-mets-target-tarik-skubal-as-mystery-teams-lurk/
- Topics: Paranormal, Weird & Viral, World

## Key points

- The Blue Jays will meet Tarik Skubal next week.
- The Mets, Padres and Dodgers are also pursuing him.
- At least two other teams are interested.

## Summary

The Toronto Blue Jays are expected to meet Tarik Skubal next week, joining the Mets, Padres and Dodgers in pursuing the two-time Cy Young Award-winning pitcher. The competition matters because Skubal is considered one of baseball’s best pitchers, and the Mets are seeking an ace to strengthen a rotation led by Nolan McLean.

At least two other, unnamed teams are also expected to meet Skubal in Orange County, California. The Blue Jays are looking to rebound from a 79-83 record and last-place finish in 2026, after reaching the World Series the previous season; they have also pursued top free agents Shohei Ohtani and Kyle Tucker, who both signed with the Dodgers.

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