Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow, manager A.J. Hinch announced Monday, according to Jason Beck of MLB.com.
There is no timetable for Skubal's return. However, the procedure typically sidelines players for two-to-three months, notes Jeff Passan of ESPN.
"This is something that I've been dealing with all season," Skubal said, according to Beck. "It's good to get an answer, honestly."
The reigning two-time AL Cy Young winner was scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox in what was initially reported as a precautionary move.
Skubal rubbed his elbow in the seventh inning of Wednesday's start against the Atlanta Braves. After a visit from Hinch and a trainer, he stayed in the game.
The 29-year-old is slated to hit free agency after the 2026 season. The left-hander was expected to land the biggest contract for a pitcher in MLB history.
Skubal owns a 2.70 ERA with 0.95 WHIP and 45 strikeouts over 43 1/3 innings (seven starts) this year.
