Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has taken another step in his recovery from elbow surgery. The left-hander threw a full bullpen session with no symptoms less than two weeks after the procedure.
Skubal underwent surgery on May 6 to remove a loose body from his elbow using a new less invasive NanoNeedle technique. He completed his second bullpen session since the operation and reported feeling positive about the progress. The usual recovery time for such procedures is two to three months but this method is expected to shorten that period significantly. Skubal last pitched on April 29 and the Tigers have gone 5-12 in his absence while holding a 20-28 record and sitting just 2.5 games out of a wild-card spot in the American League.