Overview
- Detroit disclosed Monday that ace Tarik Skubal has loose bodies in his left elbow and will undergo arthroscopic surgery, which led the Tigers to scratch him from his start.
- The Tigers used lefty Tyler Holton as an opener and recalled Ty Madden, and Boston won 5-4 after a five-run seventh highlighted by Jarren Duran as Payton Tolle held Detroit to one hit over seven innings.
- Manager A.J. Hinch gave no timetable for Skubal’s return, and league reporting notes this procedure often requires roughly two to three months before a pitcher can ramp back up.
- New York placed Ronny Mauricio on the injured list after he fractured his left thumb on May 1, a 6–8 week absence that hits during Francisco Lindor’s calf IL stint and forces shortstop and third base shuffles.
- The injuries push Detroit to lean on bullpen games and depth starters in a tight AL Central race, while the Mets weigh Bo Bichette at short, Brett Baty at third, and a Triple-A call-up such as Vidal Bruján or Jackson Cluff for coverage.