Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, sidelining Tigers ace for months ahead of free agency
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, sidelining him for two to three months. The two-time Cy Young Award winner experienced arm discomfort during a bullpen session ahead of a scheduled start. While not season-ending, the injury is a setback for both Skubal and the Tigers as he approaches free agency.
- ▪Tarik Skubal will have arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.
- ▪He is expected to be sidelined for two to three months but not ruled out for the entire season.
- ▪Skubal recently pitched seven strong innings against the Atlanta Braves before experiencing arm issues.
- ▪Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the procedure is routine but provided no specific return timeline.
- ▪The Tigers recalled Ty Madden and will use Tyler Holton as an opener in Skubal's absence.
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Detroit Tigers Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, sidelining Tigers ace for months ahead of free agency Two-time reigning Cy Young winner needs loose bodies removed from his left elbow By Scott Thompson Fox News Published May 4, 2026 3:22pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Trevor Bauer On Why He Exposed Rampant Cheating In The MLB Trevor Bauer On Why He Exposed Rampant Cheating In The MLB while speaking with OutKick's Dan Dakich. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers’ ace and two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner, is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow that will keep him sidelined for months, manager A.J. Hinch said on Monday.
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