“The Mets, of course, have an acute need for an ace to lead their rotation,” wrote Buster Olney when exploring the clubs that might chase Tarik Skubal . With Skubal approaching free agency following the 2026 season, the chances of the trade, especially with the Mets, were gaining a lot of traction. Amid all this, an important question lies: Does the ace really want to leave the Tigers? Well, as per the new updates, there’s an uncertainty.

MLB insiders have already begun whispering about what it would take to land him. Multiple reports suggest Skubal is seeking an extension in the $400 million range. This figure would shatter records and make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball history. With Steve Cohen’s deep pockets, the Mets seemed a perfect fit. Everything lined up perfectly—unt

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