デトロイト・タイガースのエース、タリク・スクーバル投手が肘の手術からの回復過程で一歩前進した。同左腕は手術から2週間足らずで、症状が出ることなくフルメニューのブルペン投球を行った。
スクーバルは5月6日、侵襲の少ない新しい「ナノニードル」技術を用いて、肘の遊離体を除去する手術を受けた。手術後2度目となるブルペン投球を終えた同投手は、回復の進捗について前向きな報告をしている。通常、この種の手術の回復期間は2〜3カ月とされるが、今回採用された手法により、その期間は大幅に短縮される見込みだ。スクーバルが最後に登板したのは4月29日で、不在となった期間のタイガースは5勝12敗となっている。チームの通算成績は20勝28敗で、アメリカン・リーグのワイルドカード争いでは2.5ゲーム差につけている。
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Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers' ace and back-to-back AL Cy Young winner, is rethinking his plan to make just one start in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after his debut for Team USA. The 29-year-old pitcher impressed in a 9-1 victory over Great Britain, allowing one run in three innings. He plans to decide in the next few days after discussions with his team, agent, and family.
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is making positive progress following surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow. The procedure took place on Wednesday, and the team reports an optimistic outlook for his return to the rotation.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal described his quick recovery after undergoing NanoScope surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow. The procedure, performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache roughly two weeks earlier, has allowed him to resume throwing sooner than expected.
Right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from a live batting-practice session during Arizona Diamondbacks spring training after feeling left mid-back tightness. The pitcher, scheduled for Opening Day, is set for an MRI on Sunday to assess the injury. Manager Torey Lovullo described the concern as minimal while noting the team's recent history of pitching injuries.
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The Kansas City Royals placed pitcher Kris Bubic on the 15-day injured list Monday with left elbow soreness. The move comes ahead of the team's series against the Boston Red Sox and is retroactive to last Friday. In a corresponding move, the Royals recalled reliever Eli Morgan from Triple-A Omaha.
Chicago Cubs pitcher Justin Steele has suffered a setback in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery and will be shut down for a month. Manager Craig Counsell announced the news, stating Steele will be re-evaluated in about 30 days. The injury adds to the Cubs' ongoing pitching woes.
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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader threw his first bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday, but his readiness for the March 26 season opener remains uncertain due to ongoing recovery from injuries. Hader, who has been sidelined by biceps tendinitis following a shoulder strain last season, reported feeling good after the session. The team is monitoring his progress closely as time runs short.