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Dodgers expect to meet with free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal
The Los Angeles Dodgers expect to meet with free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal in the coming weeks.
Skubal, described as the top free agent this winter, is also set to meet the New York Mets next week and hopes to sign before a December 2 lockout.
The Dodgers acquired him from the Detroit Tigers at the trade deadline, and he had a 2.61 ERA in 10 starts for them.
A projected nine-year contract worth $425 million would be far longer than the Dodgers usually offer free agents.
The team already has a strong rotation, but it has lost several relief pitchers to free agency and may need to spend more to keep Skubal.
The Dodgers’ payroll is already projected to be high, while owner Mark Walter is selling other assets amid financial trouble.
The meetings could help show whether the sides can agree on a deal before the lockout freezes transactions.
The Dodgers expect to meet with free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal in the near future, general manager Brandon Gomes said.
Skubal is hoping to sign before a lockout expected on December 2.
He is also scheduled to meet with the Mets next week.
The Dodgers acquired Skubal from the Tigers at the trade deadline and he recorded a 2.61 ERA in ten starts for them.
MLB Trade Rumors projected Skubal could receive a nine-year contract with a $425 million guarantee.
- Who
- The Dodgers and free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal.
- What
- The Dodgers expect to meet with Skubal about a possible signing.
- When
- In the near future; no specific date is stated.
- Where
- Not stated.
- Why
- Skubal is hoping to sign before the expected December 2 lockout, and the Dodgers are interested in elite talent.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
It was reported that Skubal hoped to sign before the expected lockout and would meet with the Mets the following week.
Dodgers general manager Brandon Gomes said the club expected to meet with Skubal in the near future.
The expected lockout is due to arrive.
- Expected Dodgers meeting
- In the near future
- Mets meeting
- Planned for the following week
- Expected lockout
- December 2
- Dodgers ERA with Skubal
- 2.61 in ten starts after the trade
- MLBTR contract projection
- Nine years and a $425 million guarantee
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Not a surprise, but Dodgers GM Brandon Gomes said they have been in contact with Tarik Skubal's camp and expect to have a meeting with him "at some point" too