Why the timing may never be better for the Mets to go all-in on Tarik Skubal

The Mets are being urged to pursue free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal aggressively, with the author arguing that owner Steve Cohen should make him the centrepiece of the starting rotation for the next eight or nine years. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, is preparing to meet with the Mets and other potential suitors.

The author says concerns about possible labour disruption affecting the 2027 MLB season should not deter the Mets. Toronto has joined the list of interested teams, according to the article, and agent Scott Boras is portrayed as unlikely to accept a shorter contract. The Mets previously outbid the Yankees for Juan Soto, signing him to a 15-year deal in December 2024.