Tarik Skubal Target of Aggressive Free Agency Pursuit Prior to Lockout

Top free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal is generating heavy offseason interest, with his agent Scott Boras indicating that a deal could be reached before any potential MLB lockout. Boras noted that teams are actively and aggressively pursuing select marquee talent to avoid missing out. The Los Angeles Dodgers are among the clubs closely linked to the prized starter as they look to bolster their rotation for the upcoming season.