Tarik Skubal leads 2026–27 MLB free-agent rankings

The Athletic puts ace left-hander Tarik Skubal at the head of its top 40 free agents for 2026–27 and says many expect him to become MLB’s highest-paid pitcher. Sporting News ranks him first in its top 16, ahead of Randy Arozarena and Michael King, and says the prospect of a lockout could make November busier than usual for front offices.