Tarik Skubal to Undergo Season-Altering Elbow Surgery

Two-time defending Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal has been scratched from his start and will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery, dealing a massive blow to the Tigers' rotation. The injury, which requires a lengthy recovery, significantly impacts the 2027 free agent class and Skubal's long-term market value. Previously a high-profile trade target for teams like the Phillies, Skubal's absence leaves a major void in the Detroit pitching staff.