Tigers get terrible news on Tarik Skubal with IL, surgery update
TL;DR
Tarik Skubal of the Detroit Tigers has been scratched from his start due to elbow issues. He will be placed on the injured list and requires surgery for loose bodies in his elbow.
Key points
- Tarik Skubal scratched from start against Boston Red Sox
- Loose bodies found in Skubal's elbow
- Skubal will be placed on the injured list
- Surgery required for Skubal's elbow issue
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The Detroit Tigers got some very concerning news on Monday afternoon, with Tarik Skubal being scratched from his start on Monday night against the Boston Red Sox.
Jon Heyman of The New York Post made a report that this was a precautionary move, which, while still concerning, wasn't the worst news possible.
However, the Tigers got some terrible news, as Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports that Skubal has loose bodies in his elbow, is headed for the injured list, and will require surgery.
Tigers get terrible news on Tarik Skubal
"Tarik Skubal is going on the injured list," Staevnhagen reports. "He has loose bodies in his elbow and will need surgery. Unclear on timeline for now."
This is some truly awful news for the Tigers. Tied atop the AL Central with the Cleveland Guardians, and already without Casey Mize and Justin Verlander, this is some brutal news for Detroit.
Not only are the Tigers losing Skubal for the Monday night start, and for some time this season, but he's headed for surgery, and could be out for a while longer as well.
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So far this season, across seven starts, Skubal has a 2.70 ERA with 45 strikeouts and a 3-2 record. He now lands on the injured list and will miss some time.
Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Keider Montero, and a crop of other depth options will need to step up in his absence.
Skubal is set to miss 2-3 months now due to this surgery, as the Tigers suffer a brutal blow with their ace just a few days into the month.
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Q&A
What is the latest news on Tarik Skubal's injury?
Tarik Skubal has loose bodies in his elbow, leading to his placement on the injured list and the need for surgery.
Why was Tarik Skubal scratched from his start against the Red Sox?
Skubal was scratched as a precaution due to concerns about his elbow, which later revealed the need for surgery.
What are the implications of Tarik Skubal's surgery for the Tigers?
Skubal's surgery will likely impact the Tigers' pitching rotation and overall performance for the remainder of the season.
