Tarik Skubal

The Mets could target Tarik Skubal via trade this offseason, and the Tigers have done nothing to shut down the rumors that he could be on the move.

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Rosenthal, Stavenhagen and Woo cite Michael King, Seth Lugo and Clay Holmes as prominent examples of relievers making the conversion to starting roles in recent years. The hard-throwing 31-year-old leaned heavily on a fastball/slider mix last year, and a move to the rotation would require expanding his secondary arsenal, but the long-term upside is obvious. He would bring yet another high-octane arm to a Tigers rotation already anchored by back-to-back Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and supported by veterans Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize, Reese Olson, and intriguing prospects like Jackson Jobe and Troy Melton. With the closer market saturated by established veterans, exploring a conversion could broaden Helsley's list of potential suitors.

Fry underwent surgery to repair a deviated septum and fractured nose and missed the postseason after being hit in the face by a fastball from Tarik Skubal. Jones will likely be a platoon outfielder for Cleveland in 2026, while Festa should again work in the middle innings.

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