Cubs ‘Badly Want’ Tarik Skubal, But There’s A Catch

The Chicago Cubs spent the entire 2026 MLB season trying to figure out their pitching rotation. Injuries were at the core of their problems, yes, but it still was difficult to bring it all together, even with multiple trades to try and help the cause. In the end, the Cubs came up short of their season goals, which will put pressure on them to make some big moves in the offseason. There would be no bigger move than signing Tarik Skubal. Skubal is the prize of this free agent class.