Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Sidelined as He Prepares for Elbow Surgery Ahead of Free Agency

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will be sidelines for months due to an elbow injury requiring arthroscopic surgery, which could impact his preparation for free agency ahead of next season. The exact length of his recovery is unknown, but the injury is expected to have a significant impact on the team's rotation. Skubal won the two-time defending AL Cy Young Award in 2022 and was considered one of the top pitchers in the league. His absence could be a major blow to the Tigers' chances in the coming season.