Tarik Skubal getting elbow surgery in surprise Tigers injury blow
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, sidelining him for at least two months. The injury comes as a surprise after Skubal showed signs of discomfort during his last start against the Atlanta Braves. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, was having another strong season with a 2.70 ERA and 45 strikeouts in seven starts.
- ▪Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow.
- ▪He experienced a 'funny feeling' in his left arm during his last start on April 29, 2026.
- ▪Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the injury and surgery, which will keep Skubal out for at least two months.
- ▪Skubal had been expected to be a top Cy Young contender and potential trade candidate in 2026.
- ▪Before the injury, Skubal had a 2.70 ERA and 45 strikeouts in seven starts this season.
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MLB Tarik Skubal getting elbow surgery in surprise Tigers injury blow By Bridget Reilly Published May 4, 2026, 3:51 p.m. ET Tarik Skubal will miss Monday’s start against the Red Sox — and then some. The Tigers ace will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow, manager A.J. Hinch revealed ahead of the first game of the series in Detroit. Skubal’s time away could look to be at least two months, though there is no official timetable yet. Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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