The New York Mets did not qualify for the 2025 MLB Playoffs, placing second in the National League East, 13 games behind the first-place Philadelphia Phillies.
The Mets’ failings have fueled talk of a huge move this offseason, with the team in need of a boost heading into the next season.
One player who has sparked talk about a potential move to a larger market, either next season or the next season, is Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, who will become an unrestricted free agency after the 2026 season if he and his present club do not strike an agreement by then.
The recent story surrounding Skubal piqued the interest of Cleveland Cavaliers great Donovan ‘Spida’ Mitchell, who sent a message about the Tigers ace as suspicion increased Thursday.
Mitchell Spreads Word on Tigers Ace
Mitchell is from Elmsford, New York, a community in Westchester County.
He is well-known for his Mets passion and diverse perspectives on the home state club. The NBA star shared a message alerting Mets fans to a story from Jon Heyman of the New York message about an apparent breakdown between the Tigers and Skubal during preliminary contract discussions.
Fans React to Mitchell Message
Fans soon warmed up to the concept of Skubal in the Big Apple as they offered their thoughts.
“Get him on the phone, buddy,” another said.
“Would need to trade so much for him,” another wrote.
“I’ll take it.” “Let him go to the Mets and lose,” another said.
The Mets’ pitching staff finished 18th in MLB ERA this season, emphasizing the need for improvement.
Skubal is probably expected to stay in Detroit for the foreseeable future, but that didn’t stop supporters from fantasizing about different possibilities on Thursday.
“Shooters gotta shoot!” Another person said.
“This man is worth $500 million,” another commented, fueling rumors that Skubal may eventually join a larger market team.