Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal could return earlier than expected: Agent
The Detroit News • • sports
Key Points:
- Tarik Skubal is expected to return sooner than the typical two to three months recovery time after elbow surgery, thanks to a less invasive procedure using a NanoScope performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
- Skubal's agent, Scott Boras, stated the procedure is comparable to receiving a shot, allowing Skubal to avoid starting from scratch in rebuilding arm strength and potentially shortening his rehabilitation period.
- The 29-year-old left-handed pitcher, a two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner, has a 2.70 ERA and 3-2 record in seven starts this season before becoming a free agent.
- Skubal has amassed a 57-39 record, 3.06 ERA, and 1.021 WHIP over seven seasons with the Tigers, striking out 934 batters in 141 starts since 2020.
- The Tigers, dealing with multiple pitching injuries, are currently tied for third place in the AL Central with a 19-22 record, 1.5 games behind the division leaders.