Mets Could Be Closing In on Tarik Skubal
Mets Could Be Closing In on Tarik Skubal  
Podcast: Evan & Tiki
Published On: Mon Aug 24 2026
Description: The Dodgers’ handling of Tarik Skubal has Evan Roberts convinced they have no intention of signing him long term. After Los Angeles pushed Skubal to two of the highest pitch counts of his career in consecutive August starts, Evan argues the Dodgers are treating him like a rental and riding him as hard as possible before he leaves. Shaun Morash pushes back on declaring it a done deal, but agrees the workload is strange. Evan takes the argument one step further, predicting that if the Dodgers are truly out, the Mets could become the clear favorite to land Skubal. Plus, the Yankees’ future comes into focus with George Lombard Jr., Anthony Volpe’s potential role at second base, and questions about how the infield could look in 2027.