Trending Now - Tigers' Tarik Skubal Set for Elbow Surgery, Impacting Future
WHO:
MLB.com - Tarik Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner, is a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.
Detroit Free Press - A.J. Hinch is the manager of the Detroit Tigers.
Fox News - Scott Boras is the agent for Tarik Skubal.
WHAT:
MLB.com - Skubal is expected to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, with a typical recovery time of two to three months.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been placed on the injured list and will not start against the Boston Red Sox.
Fox News - Skubal's surgery has not yet been scheduled, and the date, location, and surgeon for the procedure are still to be determined.
AP - Skubal has a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts this season, striking out 45 over 43⅓ innings.
MLB.com - Skubal has a 41-15 record with a 2.41 ERA and 2.37 FIP in 84 starts and 511 innings since his return from flexor tendon surgery in July 2023.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been projected to become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market.
AP - Skubal won a record salary arbitration case in February, being paid $32 million this season, which exceeds the Tigers' proposed $19 million salary.
Fox News - Skubal's last start came in a 4-3 win over the league-leading Atlanta Braves, where he allowed two runs on five hits across seven innings of work, striking out seven hitters.
AP - Skubal described the upcoming procedure as "pretty simple" based on what has been explained to him.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal stated, "I pride myself on taking the ball every fifth day and giving our team a chance to win. Not being able to do that...stinks."
MLB.com - Skubal is expected to be sidelined for two to three months following the surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been projected to become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market.
AP - Skubal won a record salary arbitration case in February, being paid $32 million this season, which exceeds the Tigers' proposed $19 million salary.
Fox News - Skubal is expected to be out for two to three months following the surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow.
AP - Skubal has a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts this season, striking out 45 over 43⅓ innings.
AP - Skubal has a 41-15 record with a 2.41 ERA and 2.37 FIP in 84 starts and 511 innings since his return from flexor tendon surgery in July 2023.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been battling this issue intermittently since before spring training.
AP - Skubal initially felt pain in his elbow last week against the Braves but stayed in the game. He rubbed his left arm after a 2-2 pitch to Matt Olson, drawing a visit from the trainer and Hinch. Skubal threw one warmup pitch, decided he was OK and struck out the side to end his night.
Fox News - Skubal’s last start came in a 4-3 win over the league-leading Atlanta Braves this past Wednesday, where he allowed two runs on five hits across seven innings of work. He struck out seven Braves hitters during his outing.
Fox News - Skubal is expected to be out for two to three months following the surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow.
AP - Skubal has a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts this season, striking out 45 over 43⅓ innings.
AP - Skubal won a record salary arbitration case in February, being paid $32 million this season, which exceeds the Tigers' proposed $19 million salary.
MLB.com - Skubal has a 41-15 record with a 2.41 ERA and 2.37 FIP in 84 starts and 511 innings since his return from flexor tendon surgery in July 2023.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been projected to become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market.
MLB.com - Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been placed on the injured list and will not start against the Boston Red Sox.
Fox News - Skubal is expected to be out for two to three months following the surgery.
MLB.com - Skubal has a 2.70 ERA with six walks and 45 strikeouts across 43⅓ innings in seven starts this season.
MLB.com - Skubal is expected to be out for two to three months following the surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been projected to become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market.
AP - Skubal has a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts this season, striking out 45 over 43⅓ innings.
Fox News - Skubal is expected to be sidelined for two to three months following the surgery.
MLB.com - Skubal has a 41-15 record with a 2.41 ERA and 2.37 FIP in 84 starts and 511 innings since his return from flexor tendon surgery in July 2023.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been battling this issue intermittently since before spring training.
AP - Skubal initially felt pain in his elbow last week against the Braves but stayed in the game. He rubbed his left arm after a 2-2 pitch to Matt Olson, drawing a visit from the trainer and Hinch. Skubal threw one warmup pitch, decided he was OK and struck out the side to end his night.
Fox News - Skubal’s last start came in a 4-3 win over the league-leading Atlanta Braves this past Wednesday, where he allowed two runs on five hits across seven innings of work. He struck out seven Braves hitters during his outing.
Fox News - Skubal is expected to be out for two to three months following the surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow.
AP - Skubal has a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts this season, striking out 45 over 43⅓ innings.
AP - Skubal won a record salary arbitration case in February, being paid $32 million this season, which exceeds the Tigers' proposed $19 million salary.
MLB.com - Skubal has a 41-15 record with a 2.41 ERA and 2.37 FIP in 84 starts and 511 innings since his return from flexor tendon surgery in July 2023.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been projected to become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market.
MLB.com - Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal has been placed on the injured list and will not start against the Boston Red Sox.
Fox News - Skubal is expected to be sidelined for two to three months following the surgery.
MLB.com - Skubal has a 2.70 ERA with six walks and 45 strikeouts across 43⅓ innings in seven starts this season.
WHERE:
Detroit Free Press - The surgery location and surgeon have not yet been determined.
Fox News - The game against the Boston Red Sox was scheduled to take place at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Detroit Free Press - The surgery location and surgeon have not yet been determined.
Fox News - The game against the Boston Red Sox was scheduled to take place at Comerica Park in Detroit.
WHEN:
Detroit Free Press - Skubal was scheduled to start on May 4, 2026, against the Boston Red Sox.
MLB.com - The typical recovery time for the surgery is two to three months.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal was scheduled to start on May 4, 2026, against the Boston Red Sox.
MLB.com - The typical recovery time for the surgery is two to three months.
WHY:
MLB.com - Skubal has been dealing with elbow issues intermittently since before spring training.
Fox News - The surgery is necessary to address loose bodies in Skubal's elbow, which have caused pain and discomfort.
MLB.com - Skubal has been dealing with elbow issues intermittently since before spring training.
Fox News - The surgery is necessary to address loose bodies in Skubal's elbow, which have caused pain and discomfort.
HOW:
MLB.com - The surgery will involve arthroscopic techniques to remove loose bodies from the elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal described the procedure as "pretty simple" based on what has been explained to him.
MLB.com - The surgery will involve arthroscopic techniques to remove loose bodies from the elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal described the procedure as "pretty simple" based on what has been explained to him.
MLB.com - The surgery will involve arthroscopic techniques to remove loose bodies from the elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal described the procedure as "pretty simple" based on what has been explained to him.
MLB.com - The surgery will involve arthroscopic techniques to remove loose bodies from the elbow.
Detroit Free Press - Skubal described the procedure as "pretty simple" based on what has been explained to him.
(UPDATED May 5, 2026 15:34 UTC)
Detroit Tigers pitcher Skubal is expected to undergo surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, with a typical recovery time of two to three months, and he has been placed on the injured list, meaning he will not start against the Boston Red Sox. His surgery has not yet been scheduled, and details regarding the date, location, and surgeon are still to be determined. This season, Skubal has a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts, and he recently achieved a record salary arbitration case, earning $32 million, which surpasses the Tigers' proposed $19 million salary.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 13:23 UTC)
Tarik Skubal is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, which will sideline him for two to three months. This comes after he recently won a record salary arbitration case, earning $32 million this season, and has been projected to become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market. Skubal has been dealing with elbow issues intermittently since before spring training, and he has a solid 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts this season, including a strong performance in his last outing against the Atlanta Braves.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 07:36 UTC)
Tigers pitcher Skubal is expected to be sidelined for two to three months following surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. Despite this setback, he has been projected to become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market, boasting a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA and 45 strikeouts over 43 and a third innings this season. Skubal's last start was a strong performance in a 4-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves, where he allowed two runs on five hits while striking out seven batters across seven innings.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 05:54 UTC)
In a significant development for the Detroit Tigers, pitcher Tarik Skubal is expected to be sidelined for two to three months following surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow. This season, he has posted a solid record of three wins and two losses with a 2.70 ERA over seven starts, striking out 45 batters in just over 43 innings. Skubal, who won a record salary arbitration case earlier this year, is earning $32 million this season, which surpasses the Tigers' proposed salary of $19 million, and he has been projected to potentially become the first pitcher in MLB history to secure a $400 million contract on the open market.
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(UPDATED May 5, 2026 04:06 UTC)
Tarik Skubal, a two-time American League Cy Young Award winner and pitcher for the Detroit Tigers, will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, which has been causing him pain and discomfort. As a result, he has been placed on the injured list and will not start against the Boston Red Sox, with recovery expected to take two to three months. The exact location and surgeon for the procedure have yet to be determined, but Skubal has described the surgery as "pretty simple" based on what he has been told.