Tarik Skubal to undergo surgery for loose bodies in left elbow
TL;DR
Tarik Skubal has been scratched from his start and placed on the injured list due to loose bodies in his left elbow, requiring surgery. There is currently no timetable for his return.
Key points
- Tarik Skubal scratched from start
- Placed on injured list
- Undergoing surgery for loose bodies in left elbow
- No timetable for return
- Scheduled to start against Boston Red Sox
Tarik Skubal has been scratched from his start.
He has been placed on the injured list.
And he needs surgery.
The 29-year-old left-hander won't start for the Detroit Tigers on Monday, May 4, against the Boston Red Sox in the first of three games in the series at Comerica Park. He is scheduled to undergo surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow.
There isn't a timetable for his return.
He experienced an injury scare in his last start, described as "a funny feeling on the outside of his arm" by manager A.J. Hinch. In that game, he shook his left arm, removed his glove and rubbed his left elbow.
Before Sunday's game, Skubal wasn't worried about the health of his left arm heading into Monday's start.
"I'm all right," Skubal said.
Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park in Atlanta on April 29, 2026.
Something changed between then and now.
The Tigers scratched Skubal from Monday's scheduled start against the Red Sox. He has a 2.70 ERA with six walks and 45 strikeouts across 43⅓ innings in seven starts.
It's unclear when he will pitch again.
This story will be updated.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Tarik Skubal injury update: Tigers pitcher needs elbow surgery
Q&A
What is the reason for Tarik Skubal's surgery?
Tarik Skubal is undergoing surgery for loose bodies in his left elbow.
When was Tarik Skubal scheduled to start before being scratched?
Tarik Skubal was scheduled to start on Monday, May 4, against the Boston Red Sox.
What team does Tarik Skubal play for?
Tarik Skubal plays for the Detroit Tigers.
