What happened: ESPN's Kiley McDaniel ranked the top 50 MLB free agents and put Tarik Skubal first, calling him the clear top player on the market this offseason.
MLB·FINAL·November 3, 2026 12:20 PM ET
McDaniel ranks Tarik Skubal No. 1 on ESPN's top-50 MLB free-agent list
Projections value his next deal at up to $400 million
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