Tarik Skubal Rumored as Top Target for Padres in Free Agency

Top free-agent ace Tarik Skubal has emerged as a potential target for the San Diego Padres as new owners Jose E. Feliciano and Kwanza Jones look to make a splash. The left-handed starter is expected to command a massive contract in excess of $400 million on the open market. However, with San Diego needing to address multiple rotation spots and retain key free agents, committing such a massive payday to one pitcher could prove too rich for the franchise this offseason.