Tarik Skubal is the top free agent available this offseason.
As of the latest reports, the New York Mets and Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to land the two-time Cy Young Award winner.
However, other clubs, including the Toronto Blue Jays, have shown interest in the 30-year-old left-hander, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman.
Another club should at least consider the idea of signing Skubal, Bleacher Report’s Joel Reuter wrote.
He tabbed the Atlanta Braves as one of the potential mystery teams that have shown interest in Skubal, but their identity hasn’t been revealed yet.
“A stagnant contender in need of a roster shakeup rather than a full-scale retooling, the Braves could build a lethal one-two punch with Skubal and Chris Sale.
“Their pursuit would also potentially block interested division rivals, the Mets and Phillies,” Reuter wrote.
Skubal is planning to meet with at least six clubs in the coming weeks, including the Mets, Dodgers, and San Diego Padres.
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Given the state of their rotation and the fact that they’re losing Tyler Mahle and Martin Perez to free agency, the Braves should at least try to set up a meeting.
As Reuter mentioned, a duo of Skubal and Sale would be a nightmare for opposing clubs in the postseason.
Atlanta hasn’t been mentioned as a top landing spot for Skubal, but the NL East club could throw itself into the conversation by making a great impression on the free agent.
