The Milwaukee Brewers should be excited about a recent update on Tarik Skubal, the top free agent available this offseason.

Skubal is widely considered one of the best, if not the best, pitchers in baseball. The 29-year-old will hit free agency for the first time and is about to get paid. Skubal is projected to sign a long-term contract nearing $40 million a year, per Spotrac. After winning back-to-back Cy Young Awards in 2024 and 2025, Skubal was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers as they attempted to three-peat. The two-time All-Star performed well with the Dodgers, posting a 2.61 ERA in 10 starts with 70 strikeouts, and did well in two postseason starts.

Where Skubal lands will likely be one of the biggest moves of the offseason , and luckily for the Brewers, he won't be playing for one of their biggest rivals.…