Tigers Face Major Setback After Latest News on Tarik Skubal
Summary
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal will have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and is expected to miss about two to three months. This injury comes at a crucial time as Skubal was pitching very well and the Tigers are tied for first place in their division.Key Facts
- Tarik Skubal is a top pitcher entering free agency after this season.
- He was scheduled to start a game against the Boston Red Sox but was scratched due to injury.
- Skubal will have arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow.
- The usual recovery time for this surgery is two to three months.
- There is no official return date yet, but he might return in August.
- Before getting injured, Skubal had a 2.70 earned run average (ERA) over 43.1 innings pitched.
- The Tigers are currently 18–17 and tied for first in the American League Central division.
- Other pitchers like Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Keider Montero, and Casey Mize will have to take on bigger roles.
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