# Mets Doubt Skubal Deal Despite Cohen Power

> MLB insider Ken Rosenthal questions if Mets can land Tarik Skubal despite Steve Cohen's $765m commitment.
- Title: Mets Doubt Skubal Deal Despite Cohen Power · EssentiallySports
- Summary: MLB insider Ken Rosenthal questions if Mets can land Tarik Skubal despite Steve Cohen's $765m commitment.
- Keywords: mets, tarik skubal, steve cohen, mlb, jason heyman, ken rosenthal, free agency, EssentiallySports
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/mlb-baseball-news-im-not-sure-mlb-insider-casts-doubt-on-mets-chances-of-landing-tarik-skubal-despite-steve-cohen-factor
- Author: Sourav Kumar Ghatak
- Published: 2026-11-14T11:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: mets, tarik skubal, steve cohen, mlb, jason heyman, ken rosenthal, free agency, sports
## Mets' Financial Power
New York Mets have spent $765 million on Juan Soto but missed playoffs twice.
## Skubal Target Uncertain
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal says Mets are not the only team pursuing Tarik Skubal.
## Stearns' Pitcher Rule
David Stearns has avoided long-term pitcher deals for over a decade.
## Skubal's Value
Skubal won two of last three Cy Young Awards and Mets need a true ace.
## Key takeaway

MLB insider Ken Rosenthal remains unsure if New York Mets can secure Tarik Skubal after Steve Cohen's $765m Juan Soto deal.