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Mets To Meet With Tarik Skubal As Free Agency Begins: REPORT

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Powell, A. (2026, November 11). Mets To Meet With Tarik Skubal As Free Agency Begins: REPORT. The Daily Caller. https://dailycaller.com/2026/11/10/new-york-mets-tarik-skubal-free-agency-mlb-los-angeles-dodgers

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The Daily Caller · collected 2026-11-11 · by Andrew Powell

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ESPN reports that the New York Mets are scheduled to meet with free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal in California next week as part of their efforts to sign him during the upcoming free agency period. Despite David Stearns, the Mets’ president of baseball operations, declining to comment directly on this pursuit, insiders suggest the team is seriously interested due to owner Steve Cohen’s financial resources and the Mets' need for a top-tier starting pitcher. Meanwhile, Skubal's former team, the Los Angeles Dodgers, also plan to meet with him soon.
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The New York Mets are set to meet with free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal in California next week, according to a report from ESPN citing an unnamed source. The meeting comes as Skubal, who was traded mid-season by the Detroit Tigers to the Los Angeles Dodgers, is considered the top prize of this winter's free agency class. David Stearns, president of baseball operations for the Mets, declined to comment on the team’s interest in Skubal during a press conference at the general manager meetings. However, with owner Steve Cohen willing to spend heavily and the Mets needing a strong starting pitcher after missing the playoffs for two consecutive seasons, they are expected to be active in pursuing Skubal. The Dodgers, who acquired Skubal mid-season, have also expressed interest in meeting with him over the next few days.

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Mets ORG · 4× Tarik Skubal PERSON · 4× Skubal PERSON · 3× Dodgers ORG · 2× The New York Mets ORG · 2× California GPE · 1× ESPN ORG · 1× Kevin McGonigle PERSON · 1× Tarik PERSON · 1× Tigers ORG · 1×

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The Mets are set to meet with Tarik Skubal next week, per @JonHeyman https://t.co/8TOgvETEdZ — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) November 10, 2026 If Tarik Skubal wants a ring, a realistic shot at multiple rings, palm trees and beautiful beaches, and the ultimate marquee spotlight without the chaos of a media circus that eats its own, heading back to Hollywood is the only sensible play.
framing: assertive · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-11-11
The New York Mets are set to have a meeting with superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal, who is the top prize of this winter’s free agency class, according to a report Tuesday from ESPN, citing a source.
2026-11-11 · The Daily Caller
Mets To Meet With Tarik Skubal As Free Agency Begins: REPORT · assertive framing

Claims (13 extracted, 1 hedged)

LOL … if I’m Tarik, I’m staying exactly where I’m at. asserted
I → ’m → ?
The New York Mets are set to have a meeting with superstar pitcher Tarik Skubal, who is the top prize of this winter’s free agency class, according to a report Tuesday from ESPN, citing a source. uncertain
who → set → source
The meeting will take place in California in mid-November. asserted
meeting → take → November
(RELATED: Tigers’ Kevin McGonigle, Reds’ Sal Stewart Win 2026 MLB Rookie Of The Year Awards) asserted
McGonigle → win → Awards
David Stearns, the president of baseball operations for the Mets, declined to comment Tuesday on his franchise’s reported chase of Skubal while speaking during the general manager meetings. asserted
Stearns → decline → meetings
However, with Mets owner Steve Cohen having an unlimited bankroll and the team needing a top-of-the-line starting pitcher, the franchise will obviously be involved in Skubal’s free agency after missing the playoffs the last two seasons. asserted
franchise → have → playoffs
The pitcher’s other logical option is going back to the Los Angeles Dodgers, where he completed the campaign following the team trading for him from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline. asserted
he → go → deadline
The Dodgers gave up three prospects for the ace. asserted
Dodgers → give → ace
Brandon Gomes, the general manager of Los Angeles, stated that his franchise is also expecting to meet Skubal over the next few days. asserted
franchise → state → days
The Mets are set to meet with Tarik Skubal next week, per @JonHeyman https://t.co/8TOgvETEdZ — FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) November 10, 2026 If Tarik Skubal wants a ring, a realistic shot at multiple rings, palm trees and beautiful beaches, and the ultimate marquee spotlight without the chaos of a media circus that eats its own, heading back to Hollywood is the only sensible play. asserted
heading → set → Hollywood
But then I see this on social media: asserted
I → see → media
The New York Mets are HUGE favorites to land Tarik Skubal this offseason, via Kalshi: 55% — Mets 23% — Dodgers 6% — Padres 5% — Unsigned by March 25th 4% — Cubs, Angels 2% — Yankees, Brewers https://t.co/HMbTpCz1pQ asserted
Mets → land → 25th
— Kalshi Sports (@KalshiSports) November 10, 2026 Needless to say, this offseason will be a fun one. asserted
offseason → say → ?
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