Tarik Skubal Could Return Sooner Than Expected Following Elbow Surgery
Tarik Skubal is already throwing again after elbow surgery and could return sooner than expected for the Tigers.
The Detroit Tigers may have received some surprisingly encouraging news regarding ace left-hander Tarik Skubal . According to MLB insider Jon Heyman , Skubal is already back to playing catch less than a week after undergoing elbow surgery. Even more notable, Heyman reported that the procedure was arthroscopic and involved the removal of a loose body, opening the door for a potentially quicker recovery timeline.
Initial estimates had Skubal sidelined for roughly two months, but there is now growing optimism that he could return in as little as six weeks. That would be a massive development for a Tigers team that has leaned heavily on its pitching staff throughout the season. MLB MLB Standings · 2026 Season Team W L PCT GB Streak American League Central Chicago White Sox 22 21 .
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