Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal playing catch a week after elbow surgery

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Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has begun playing catch just over a week after undergoing elbow surgery. The procedure was minimally invasive, and he is expected to continue his rehab with daily throwing sessions.

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Tarik Skubal started playing catch a week after elbow surgery
The surgery was to remove a loose body in his pitching elbow
He is expected to miss two to three months due to the procedure
Skubal has a 2.70 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings this season
Manager A.J. Hinch reported positive progress in Skubal's rehab

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DETROIT (AP) — Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has started playing catch and soft tossing, just over a week after elbow surgery. The two-time AL Cy Young Award winner had a procedure on May 6 to remove a loose body in his pitching elbow, which was described as minimally invasive. When the Tigers placed the 29-year-old left-hander on the 15-day injured list in a move effective May 4, the team projected he would miss two to three months. “Tarik has started his throwing program, which is significant news just that it’s increased his rehab progression to the next phase, which is really exciting,” manager A.J, Hinch said Friday. “We thought this procedure would lead to a step-by-step process and this next step is literally the throwing program. So he initiated that earlier this week and will continue to play catch daily until we ramp him up to the bullpen.” Skubal felt irritation in his last start, on April 29 against Atlanta, but remained in the game and struck out the side in his seventh and final inning. He was scratched on the day of his next scheduled start. “He obviously feels great,” Hinch said. "I was texting back and forth with him last night, and he was super excited about just the general feeling. It doesn’t feel weird, it doesn’t feel awkward. It’s not guarded. “I’ve seen video of it. We’re in touch with him daily about the program,” Hinch added. “And that sort of freedom, mentally and physically, I think, is a great sign. We’ve been in touch with the doctor and making sure that we’re going by the protocol because this is a unique set of circumstances, throwing so soon.” Skubal is 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA in seven starts, striking out 45 and walking six in 43 1/3 innings. He has a $32 million salary after winning in arbitration and is eligible for free agency after the World Series. “If there’s any sort of soreness, fatigue, lack of execution, things like that, we can get to the baseball (part of the rehab) once we clear any of the swelling,” Hinch said. \\\_ AP MLB:

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What type of surgery did Tarik Skubal have on his elbow?

Tarik Skubal underwent a minimally invasive procedure to remove a loose body from his pitching elbow.

How long is Tarik Skubal expected to be out after his surgery?

The Tigers projected that Skubal would miss two to three months following his surgery on May 6.

What are Tarik Skubal's current stats this season?

Tarik Skubal has a record of 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA in seven starts, striking out 45 batters in 43 1/3 innings.

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal playing catch a week after elbow surgery

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