Surgeon Offers Injury Timeline for Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal

The Detroit Tigers are bracing for life without Tarik Skubal , but there may be a light at the end of the tunnel. While the organization has avoided putting a timetable on his return, an experienced orthopaedic surgeon believes the Tigers ace could be back on the mound before the end of August if everything goes smoothly. That potential window gives Detroit at least some hope as it navigates a critical stretch without its top pitcher.

Tarik Skubal Injury Update Brings Possible Return Timeline The latest Tarik Skubal injury update centers on the type of procedure he is set to undergo. Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, a minimally invasive procedure that typically involves clearing out small fragments of cartilage and bone. According to Dr.

Kevin Farmer, via Tony Paul of the Detroit News , the outlook for recovery in the short term is encouraging. “It’s probably one of the better ones (surgeries) to have in the shorter term … take out the pieces, do a little cleanup,” Farmer said. “Short-term, you can bounce back relatively quickly.

” Farmer noted that the procedure itself is relatively quick, often lasting less than an hour, which adds to the optimism surrounding Skubal’s recovery. Rehab Timeline Could Stretch Into Late Summer Even with a relatively straightforward procedure, the recovery process will take time. Farmer outlined a typical progression that begins with six to eight weeks of physical therapy to reduce swelling and restore range of motion.