Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal hits free agency as GM meetings open
The gist
Pitcher Tarik Skubal became an unrestricted free agent on Nov. 3 after the Dodgers acquired him in August.
Teams at the Las Vegas GM meetings are weighing his medical reports.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Skubal underwent a procedure to remove loose bone fragments and cartilage from his left elbow, returning to game action within four weeks.
- Aug 1, 2026The Dodgers acquired Skubal from the Detroit Tigers in exchange for a package of prospects.
- Aug 29, 2026Skubal was set to face the Tigers for the first time since the trade, at Comerica Park.
Key terms
- Cy Young
- An annual award given to the best pitcher in Major League Baseball's National League.
- free agency
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
- Tommy John surgery
- Surgery that replaces the elbow's ulnar collateral ligament with a tendon from elsewhere in the body or a donor.
Source: Wikipedia