Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, sidelining Tigers ace for months ahead of free agency

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Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, sidelining Tigers ace for months ahead of free agency

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Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow, sidelining the two-time Cy Young winner for months. This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources.

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This cluster currently includes 2 articles from 2 sources. Sources in this event include Fox News, New York Post.

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Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, sidelining Tigers ace for months ahead of free agency
Fox News5/4/2026

Tarik Skubal to undergo elbow surgery, sidelining Tigers ace for months ahead of free agency

Trevor Bauer On Why He Exposed Rampant Cheating In The MLB while speaking with OutKick's Dan Dakich. Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers ’ ace and two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner, is set to undergo arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow that will keep him sidelined for months, manager A.J. Hinch said on.

An image collage containing 1 images, Image 1 shows Tarik Skubal #29 of the Detroit Tigers pitches in the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on April 29, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
New York Post
New York Post
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5/4/2026

Tarik Skubal getting elbow surgery in surprise Tigers injury blow

Tarik Skubal will miss Monday’s start against the Red Sox — and then some. The Tigers ace will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow, manager A.J. Hinch revealed ahead of the first game of the series in Detroit. Skubal’s time away could look to be at least two months, though there is no official.