Tarik Skubal Injury Could Cost Him Millions, Ohtani Panic & Early MLB Awards Picks

Q: How long will Tarik Skubal be out due to his elbow injury?

Tarik Skubal is expected to miss 2–3 months due to his elbow injury.

Q: What are the implications of Skubal's injury on his free agency?

Skubal's injury could significantly impact his financial future and potential contract during free agency.

Q: Is there a concern about Shohei Ohtani's performance when pitching?

Yes, there are concerns that Shohei Ohtani's hitting performance dips when he pitches, which teams may need to consider.

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Tarik Skubal’s season—and possibly his financial future—just took a major hit. The Tigers ace is expected to miss 2–3 months with an elbow injury, and Jake and Jordan break down what this means not only for Detroit’s season but also for Skubal’s looming free agency. Could this injury cost him a historic contract? They also discuss Framber Valdez’s struggles on the mound and the fallout from hitting Trevor Story in a lopsided loss to the Red Sox.

Shohei Ohtani continues to be one of the most fascinating players in baseball, but is there cause for concern? The guys analyze his recent pitching performance and dig into the narrative that his hitting dips when he’s on the mound. Is this just small sample size noise, or something teams should actually be paying attention to?