Kiley McDaniel May 11, 2026, 07:00 AM ET Close ESPN MLB Insider Kiley McDaniel covers MLB prospects, the MLB Draft and more, including trades and free agency. Has worked for three MLB teams. Co-author of Author of 'Future Value' We're about a quarter of the way through the 2026 Major League Baseball season, and while storylines for the rest of the year are coming together, let's skip ahead to the offseason. There are many elements to consider already: Tarik Skubal 's elbow surgery, labor negotiations getting underway, a potentially expedited pre-lockout free agency, big market clubs such as the New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies swooning early, and a muddy free agent class beyond Skubal add to the intrigue around the upcoming winter. Here are the topics that come up most often with MLB executives, scouts and agents surrounding 2026-27 free agency. 1. What will Skubal's market look like following his third elbow procedure?…