When you look at the Seattle Mariners' roster as it stands right now, starting pitching is the one area where they're already good to go for 2026. They have five quality starters, plus a couple more in reserve.
None of them is Tarik Skubal, however. Only Tarik Skubal is Tarik Skubal, and he'll soon have a second Cy Young Award to contextualize what that means. After that, the only question anyone will be asking is how long it'll be before he's an ex-Detroit Tiger.
Trade speculation is swirling around the ace lefty, who is due for free agency after the 2026 season.