The Toronto Blue Jays are reportedly in the conversation to sign Tarik Skubal, according to MLB insider Jon Heyman. The idea of the Blue Jays pursuing Skubal makes sense, but now it is officially being reported that they are a suitor.
“The Mets should be considered a favorite for Tarik Skubal, if not the favorite,” Heyman said Wednesday on The Show with Joel Sherman & Jon Heyman, via New York Post Sports. “The superstar left-hander will be meeting with teams, including the Mets as the New York Post first reported, next week in Orange County, California. We know three of those other teams.”
Heyman proceeded to say that the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres will also both get meetings with Skubal in addition to the Mets before revealing the Blue Jays as a fourth suitor.
“We can reveal today that the Toronto Blue Jays are a fourth team expected to get a meeting with Skubal.”
Heyman added that there are two other “mystery teams” involved in the Skubal sweepstakes.
The Mets have been the most discussed team in Skubal's free agency so far. Of course, the Dodgers cannot be ruled out. Skubal may prefer to stay on the west coast and he most recently pitched for the Dodgers. LA isn't exactly a stranger to spending big in free agency either.
Article Continues BelowThe Padres also represent an intriguing ball club. San Diego is willing to spend big money. Being located on the west coast could give them an advantage as well.
However, the Blue Jays cannot be overlooked. Toronto features a talented ball club despite missing the 2026 postseason. Bringing in Skubal to join Dylan Cease in the rotation would give the Blue Jays one of the best starting pitching duos in the sport.