# 5 Teams to Watch at GM Meetings

> Mets, Dodgers, Brewers, Yankees and Blue Jays prepare for free agency as Skubal sweepstakes begin.
- Title: 5 Teams to Watch at GM Meetings · Mlb | Shortify
- Summary: Mets, Dodgers, Brewers, Yankees and Blue Jays prepare for free agency as Skubal sweepstakes begin.
- Keywords: mlb, tarik skubal, mets, dodgers, brewers, yankees, blue jays, free agency, collective bargaining agreement, offseason moves, mlb pipeline
- Source: Mlb — https://mlb.com/news/mlb-teams-to-watch-gm-meetings-2026
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- Topics: mlb, tarik skubal, mets, dodgers, brewers, yankees, blue jays, free agency, collective bargaining agreement, offseason moves, mlb pipeline, sports
## GM Meetings Start
Executives and agents began filtering into Las Vegas as the Hot Stove season officially started.
## Free Agency Timeline
With the Collective Bargaining Agreement expiring on December 1, November will see more free-agent activity than most years.
## Mets Target Skubal
The Mets are the overwhelming favorites to sign Tarik Skubal, a pitcher with a history of arm trouble.
## Skubal's Contract Concerns
David Stearns, the Mets' president of baseball operations, faces pressure to commit to Skubal's long-term health risks.
## Dodgers' Skubal Question
The Dodgers may re-sign Skubal despite having strong rotation options and needing bats more than arms.
## Dodgers' Age Challenge
The Dodgers have several players in their thirties, including Freddie Freeman at 37 and Mookie Betts at 34.
## Brewers' First Base Issue
The Brewers must decide whether Jake Bauers accepts a $23.15 million qualifying offer to fill first base.
## Brewers' Catcher Target
William Contreras, the World Series MVP, is entering his final year and may be available for trade.
## Yankees' Offseason Needs
The Yankees need to address offense, second base and catcher after ranking ninth in runs scored.
## Blue Jays' Skubal Interest
The Blue Jays have shown willingness to pursue Skubal despite his high cost.
## Skubal's Market Impact
Skubal's free agency could reshape the MLB landscape with teams competing for his services.
## Next Steps for Teams
Teams will finalize their offseason moves based on Skubal's availability and other free agent targets.
## Key takeaway

Five MLB teams target key free agents including Tarik Skubal amid offseason moves.