detroit tigers Ace and two-time defending American League Cy Young Award winner tariq skubal Manager AJ Hinch said Monday that a loose body in his left elbow will require arthroscopic surgery.
Hinch told reporters that Skubal would have a procedure after the left-hander felt pain in his elbow on Sunday and underwent tests that revealed the injury.
Hinch did not give a timetable for Skubal’s return but said it would be an “easy process and procedure.” This process usually sidelines players for two to three months.
Skubal, who was scheduled to debut against boston red sox On Monday night they said they had decided to do the procedure “as quickly as possible” so I could come back as soon as possible.
“Dealing with some things, but I thought it was progressing and getting better,” Skubal told reporters on Monday. “Yesterday, something happened to me that was different than I was dealing with. I had some conversations with the training staff, AJ, tried to figure out what was going on and wasn’t very comfortable pitching today.”
skubal pitched last lost 4-3 against atlanta braves Last Wednesday, he gave up two runs on five hits in seven innings while striking out seven. In that game, Hinch and a trainer visited the mound after Skubal rubbed his left hand after a 2-2 pitch in the seventh inning.
Skubal threw a warmup pitch, decided he was fine and struck out the side to end his night.
“It’s something I’ve been dealing with all season,” Skubal told reporters Monday. “It’s good to get honest answers.”
Following this news, Skubal went from being a +250 favorite to again winning the AL Cy Young Award and was removed from DraftKings’ odds board altogether. cam schlitler became the new favorite at +230, with New York Yankees TeamMite max fried Just behind at +260.
The Tigers have recalled the right-hander. ty maddenwhile left handed tyler holton Will serve as opener for the second consecutive game after pitching two-thirds of the innings on Sunday 7-1 victory against Texas Rangers.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
