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Tigers' Skubal Expected Back June After NanoScope Surgery

5/11/2026

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Skubal Returns June

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal could return in June after a NanoScope elbow particle removal by surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
Sports agent Scott Boras said the NanoScope is “almost like a shot” and expects rehab shorter than two-to-three months.
Skubal posted a 2.70 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings this season.
He will be a free agent after 2026 and is projected to earn a pitcher contract.

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Skubal Injury

Detroit sits 18-22, placing it fourth in the AL Central, which jeopardizes the Tigers’ playoff hopes.
Pitcher Michael Skubal said it was good to get an answer after dealing with the elbow issue all season.
Analysts expect Skubal to command a massive free-agency contract after the 2026 season despite his injury.
Early-season injuries, including Skubal’s, have been described as a huge blow to Detroit’s postseason chances.

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Skubal Returns June

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal could return in June after a NanoScope elbow particle removal by surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache.
Sports agent Scott Boras said the NanoScope is “almost like a shot” and expects rehab shorter than two-to-three months.
Skubal posted a 2.70 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 45 strikeouts in 43 1/3 innings this season.
He will be a free agent after 2026 and is projected to earn a pitcher contract.

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