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Tigers could pursue Marlins' Sandy Alcantara in light of Tarik Skubal’s surgery announcement
TL;DR
The Detroit Tigers are considering pursuing Sandy Alcantara from the Marlins following Tarik Skubal's elbow surgery. Skubal is expected to be sidelined for about two months after having bone chips removed.
Key points
- Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery
- Skubal will be out for about two months
- Tigers may pursue Sandy Alcantara
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The Detroit Tigers have officially lost their ace, Tarik Skubal, for an extended period after he underwent elbow surgery. Skubal is set to have bone chips removed, a procedure that has become increasingly common across the league this season.
“Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is expected to undergo left elbow surgery today. He is to have bone chips causing irritation removed. The initial hope/belief is Skubal, who had been throwing 98 mph, could be back in about two months,” MLB insider Jon Heyman posted.
Tigers need to pursue Sandy Alcantara
With Detroit losing Skubal, it would make sense for the organization to pursue another frontline arm. Sandy Alcantara is a name worth monitoring closely. The right-hander has looked dominant this season and appears to have returned to the form he showed prior to his injury a few years ago.
Q&A
What happened to Tarik Skubal's elbow?
Tarik Skubal underwent elbow surgery to remove bone chips that were causing irritation.
How long will Tarik Skubal be out after his surgery?
Skubal is expected to be out for about two months following his surgery.
Why are the Tigers interested in Sandy Alcantara?
The Tigers are looking to pursue Sandy Alcantara as a potential replacement for the injured Tarik Skubal.