Is Tarik Skubal about to become the highest-paid pitcher in MLB history? ⚾💰
The two-time Cy Young Award winner is one of the biggest names in 2026 MLB free agency, and his next contract could challenge the record-breaking $325 million deal signed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
With teams like the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, and Chicago Cubs potentially interested, could Skubal land a massive $400 million contract?
But there’s a catch. Despite his dominance on the mound, Skubal’s injury history raises serious questions about the risk of committing that much money to one starting pitcher.
In today’s Daily Baseball Take, we break down Skubal’s value, the biggest potential landing spots, and whether he’s really worth $400 million.
👇 Would you give Tarik Skubal $400 million? Which MLB team should sign him?
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