# David Stearns making Mets’ rotation a top priority as Tarik Skubal talk swirls

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/david-stearns-making-mets-rotation-a-top-priority-as-tarik-skubal-talk-swirls/
- Published: 2026-11-11T03:32:26+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-11T04:24:29+00:00
- Original publisher: New York Post (publisher lean: Right)
- Original article: https://nypost.com/2026/11/10/sports/david-stearns-says-improving-mets-rotation-a-top-priority/
- Topics: World

## Key points

- The Mets have made rotation improvements their top offseason priority.
- Tarik Skubal is due to meet team officials next week.
- David Stearns says the club will add pitching and weigh deals individually.

## Summary

David Stearns says strengthening the starting rotation is a top priority for the New York Mets as they pursue a return to contention after winning 74 games. Owner Steve Cohen is expected to continue backing baseball operations, and the team is preparing for what Stearns describes as a normal offseason despite uncertainty over a possible MLB lockout.

Tarik Skubal, the leading free-agent pitcher, is due to meet Mets officials next week, though Stearns would not discuss the pursuit. The Mets also have Nolan McLean, Christian Scott, Zac Thornton, Sean Manaea and Tylor Megill among their potential starters; Kodai Senga is expected to report to spring training as a starter. Stearns said the club will add pitchers and consider each contract individually, while also looking for bullpen help and possibly another bat.

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