What happened: The Toronto Blue Jays are in pursuit of left-handed ace Tarik Skubal and are expected to hold a meeting with the pitcher, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Toronto becomes the fourth organization to enter the bidding mix for Skubal during the offseason market.

Why it matters: Toronto has targeted starting rotation upgrades after weighing a pursuit of Skubal earlier in the offseason. Market projections for the ace have reached up to $400 million, positioning any potential agreement among the richest pitching commitments in baseball history.

What to watch: Toronto and Skubal are set to conduct formal discussions as the starting pitching market develops ahead of the 2027 season.