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Skubal Surgery May Halve Recovery; Tigers Keep Short-Term

5/12/2026

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Tarik Skubal had elbow surgery in early May 2026, and agent Scott Boras says a “Skubal scope” could halve the 2-3-month recovery, possibly returning him by the All-Star break.
The Tigers will keep Skubal on a short-term deal with opt-out clauses rather than trade him at the July deadline.
If Skubal declines a qualifying offer this winter, the Tigers could receive a compensatory draft pick equal to a trade package.

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Tarik Skubal had elbow surgery in early May 2026, and agent Scott Boras says a “Skubal scope” could halve the 2-3-month recovery, possibly returning him by the All-Star break.
The Tigers will keep Skubal on a short-term deal with opt-out clauses rather than trade him at the July deadline.
If Skubal declines a qualifying offer this winter, the Tigers could receive a compensatory draft pick equal to a trade package.