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DETROIT. — Detroit Tigers' star pitcher Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose tissue fragments in his left elbow, after experiencing discomfort in recent days.
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The current American League Cy Young winner was pulled from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox and placed on the injured list after again experiencing discomfort over the weekend. Manager A. J. Hinch explained that, after medical evaluations, the presence of debris was detected in the joint. Although the date of the operation has not yet been set, the left-handed player will consult with specialists before proceeding. According to medical estimates, this type of procedure usually requires between two and three months of recovery, although his return will depend on the evolution. The alarms went off days ago in Atlanta, when Skubal showed signs of pain in his arm, holding his forearm and requesting the presence of catcher Dillon Dingler on the mound. At that moment, the pitcher downplayed the seriousness of the situation and assured he felt able to fulfill his usual routine. "It was a good week of work," Skubal expressed, who initially attributed the discomfort to a possible cramp, ruling out a nerve injury. The ace's absence represents a significant blow to Detroit's rotation, which counted on him as a key piece this season.
