Tarik Skubal Named Top Free Agent Entering Chaotic Winter

Los Angeles Dodgers southpaw Tarik Skubal enters the winter as the premier free agent on the market following a strong campaign. After overcoming early-season elbow surgery to remove bone chips, Skubal was traded to the Dodgers, pitching to a 2.61 ERA across 10 regular-season starts and making two postseason appearances. The two-time Cy Young winner is expected to command a record-breaking deal, with industry insiders anticipating a swift agreement before a potential Dec. 1 MLB work stoppage.