Dodgers Weigh Short-Term High-AAV Contract for Free Agent Tarik Skubal

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal enters free agency ahead of his age-30 season, drawing intense interest from the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York Mets, Chicago Cubs, and San Diego Padres. The Dodgers are reportedly contemplating a short-term deal with a high average annual value—similar to their strategy with Kyle Tucker—rather than a long-term mega contract to prolong their competitive window.