Mets get clear $325 million hurdle to clear amid pursuit of Tarik Skubal

The New York Mets are pursuing pitcher Tarik Skubal in free agency and now have a clear financial benchmark to meet, with a reported contract value of $325 million set as the bar for any team looking to sign him. The figure gives all interested clubs a defined target as negotiations progress. Skubal, coming off a standout season, is one of the most coveted pitchers on the market.