Detroit ace Tarik Skubal will undergo surgery to remove loose bodies in his left elbow. Such procedures typically sideline players for 2-3 months. Skubal should return before season's end, but a tough blow for the impending free agent and two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner.
#Tigers news:
- Will Vest placed on 15-day injured list with right lateral forearm inflammation.
- Ricky Vanasco purchased from Triple-A Toledo; Yoniel Curet designated for assignment.
- Kenley Jansen is day-to-day with right groin/lower abdomen issue.
- Saywer Gipson-Long is injured in Triple-A.
Kevin McGonigle has arrived!
DeRo dives in on the @tigers rookie and No. 2 prospect in baseball after a dominant 4-hit performance in his Big League debut.
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Even without factoring the $11 million deferred money, Verlander's $13 million contract is less than the $15 million contract they gave Alex Cobb last year.