What happened: Skubal heads into free agency after being traded from Detroit to the Dodgers during the season. Jon Heyman's odds
Why it matters: Projections value Skubal's next contract at up to $400 million, which makes him the headline name on the early market. The league's labor deal expires Dec. 1 with the salary cap unresolved, and an expected lockout could accelerate deals.
By the numbers: Projected next contract: up to $400 million.
What to watch: Watch for movement before the Dec. 1 labor deal expiration, which could set the pace for free agency.