The New York Mets ended their season in one of the most disappointing ways possible. Many fans were also saying that it was one of the worst collapses in MLB history, as it was revealed that the Mets didn’t win a single game and went 0-67 when they trailed in the 8th inning. After a disappointing end to a team that was supposed to make the postseason, they were looking to make changes. And one of those changes was in the pitching department, but it is not going as the Mets want it to.

It was revealed by Talkin’ Baseball that the Colorado Rockies are in the mix to sign Tarik Skubal. They posted, “Colorado Rockies owner Dick Monfort did not rule out the possibility of his club adding Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal (via @_Kevlar23_).” So MLB’s supposed worst team and one of the top teams in MLB are going to go head-to-head for one of the top pitchers in the game.

A Rockies fan emailed owner Dick Monfort proposing that Colorado pursue Tarik Skubal, hoping the team would make a bold offseason move. Dick Monfort responded simply, “Thanks, Kevin, we’ll see what happens,” leaving room for intrigue rather than rejecting the idea outright. That response, though brief, ignited fans’ hearts with possibility, imagining their franchise swinging for a top-tier arm.

Skubal’s contract talks with Detroit have stalled, reportedly leaving a $250 million gap. The Tigers previously offered four years for under $100 million, far below expectations. With Skubal coming off a 2025 season of a 13–6 record, 2.21 ERA, 241 strikeouts, 0.89 WHIP, the possibility of a trade becomes more probable than a deal. Teams like the Mets are watching closely, potentially ready to pounce if Detroit truly decides to listen.

If Tarik Skubal landed in Colorado, his elite strikeout rate and sub-2.50 ERA work could immediately stabilize a rotation that collapsed in 2025. But realistically, with deep-pocketed contenders like New York lurking, the Rockies face steep competition for his services. Though the fan’s dream isn’t impossible, the presence of stronger bidders could ultimately block Colorado’s path.

Tarik Skubal might not solve every problem, but he sure makes teams dream differently. The Rockies are whispering hope while the Mets are counting dollars and dialing Detroit daily. In a league where money talks, maybe Monfort’s “we’ll see” says everything we need to know.

Other teams that can spoil the plans of the Mets and Tarik Skubal

Every time the New York Mets set their sights on a superstar, it feels like baseball’s version of a luxury shopping spree, big names, big money, and somehow, big drama. Now, with Tarik Skubal sitting atop every wish list in Queens, the buzz is deafening. But before Mets fans start designing Cy Young tribute banners, a few other teams might just crash the party.

Tarik Skubal’s dominance in 2025 made him one of baseball’s most valuable arms. He finished with a 2.21 ERA, 0.89 WHIP, and 241 strikeouts. His precision, shown by a career-low 1.5 walks per nine innings, turned every start into an event. Teams like the Mariners, Cubs, and Padres see in him not just an ace but a difference-maker between a championship and bust.

The Mariners, who eliminated Detroit in the ALDS, could bring Skubal home to Seattle University roots. The Cubs, short of rotation depth after Justin Steele’s Tommy John surgery, could anchor their 2026 push around him. The Padres, lacking a definitive No. 1 starter, fit his competitive edge but lack clear trade assets for Detroit. Among these options, the Mets’ financial reach and prospect depth provide the most realistic path to landing Skubal.

Skubal’s talent ensures every contender, from the Mets to the Padres, must seriously consider roster upgrades. No team can afford to ignore Detroit’s ace without risking a postseason collapse in 2026. Mets fans might hope, but the Mariners, Cubs, and Padres are perfectly capable of crashing celebrations.