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Strong Fits Emerge for Key 2026-27 Free Agents
Teams eye top available pitchers and hitters as the offseason opens amid a thin class and upcoming labor deadline.
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Skubal Draws Interest From Cubs and Cardinals
A top starting pitcher enters free agency at age 30 after a 12-7 record with a 2.72 ERA over 158.2 innings and 4.6 WAR. Projections for his deal average eight years and $355 million. Health history raises questions after multiple procedures, and the declining value of starters in the postseason adds caution. The Cubs need rotation help after ranking 18th in ERA, with several veterans set to depart and others recovering from injury. The Cardinals hold payroll flexibility near $66 million and could make a splash despite past spending patterns.
Arozarena and Suzuki Target Lineup Upgrades
An outfielder at age 32 posted a.281 average with 26 home runs and 5.7 WAR, leading his league in runs. Teams like the Braves and Red Sox seek left-field production, while the Phillies want more balance beyond two power bats. Another hitter at the same age delivered.270 with 26 home runs and 5.1 WAR plus strong defensive metrics. The Blue Jays finished last in runs and need middle-order help after losing salary, and the Tigers posted poor right-field results that demand an anchor for a young outfield.
Additional Arms and Power Bats in Play
A pitcher at age 32 posted a 3.21 ERA over 185 innings and 4.3 WAR but may opt out of his option. His current team faces multiple rotation departures. A Japanese power hitter with a high strikeout rate draws attention for clubs seeking right-handed pop, including one that already holds a high-strikeout profile at the corners. Another club last in overall offense could use the bat at third base.
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