Overview
- Manager A.J. Hinch said Monday the left-hander will have arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies in his elbow, was scratched from facing Boston, and moved to the 15-day injured list.
- The Tigers covered Monday’s start by using lefty Tyler Holton as an opener after recalling right-hander Ty Madden from Triple-A Toledo.
- The team gave no timetable, though ESPN and other outlets report this procedure often needs about two to three months before a pitcher can return.
- Skubal had a 2.70 ERA with 45 strikeouts in 43.1 innings over seven starts this season after winning the last two AL Cy Young Awards.
- Detroit, 18-17 and tied for first in the AL Central, now leans on Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty and Keider Montero as other clubs absorb injuries too, including IL stints for Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. and Mets infielder Ronny Mauricio.