Story perspectives

Tigers' Skubal Undergoes Elbow Surgery, Returns in 4-6 Weeks

5/8/2026

Summary

Story summary

Tarik Skubal (left-hander) underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday, during which Dr. Neal ElAttrache (surgeon) removed a loose body.
AJ Hinch (manager) said the surgery was required after Skubal’s condition worsened during a public event in Atlanta.
Jon Heyman (baseball insider) gave a two-month recovery estimate but said Skubal could return in four to six weeks.
The Tigers must rely on Casey Mize, Jack Flaherty and Justin Verlander while Skubal recovers.

1 of 1

Story summary

Tarik Skubal (left-hander) underwent elbow surgery on Wednesday, during which Dr. Neal ElAttrache (surgeon) removed a loose body.
AJ Hinch (manager) said the surgery was required after Skubal’s condition worsened during a public event in Atlanta.
Jon Heyman (baseball insider) gave a two-month recovery estimate but said Skubal could return in four to six weeks.
The Tigers must rely on Casey Mize, Jack Flaherty and Justin Verlander while Skubal recovers.