Detroit Tigers Pitcher Alex Cobb to Miss Opening Day Due to Hip Injury

The 37-year-old All-Star, signed to a one-year deal, is sidelined for a month following a platelet-rich plasma injection for hip inflammation.

Alex Cobb, who signed a $15 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers in December, is expected to miss approximately a month due to right hip inflammation.
The injury, which developed during spring training preparations, required a platelet-rich plasma injection last week, delaying Cobb's readiness for the March 27 season opener against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Cobb, a 13-year MLB veteran, has a history of hip issues, including two surgeries, and was limited to just three starts in the 2024 season with the Cleveland Guardians.
His absence could create an opportunity for Tigers' top pitching prospect Jackson Jobe to compete for a spot in the rotation, alongside new signing Jack Flaherty and Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal.
The Tigers, coming off a postseason appearance in 2024, are aiming to build on their success with key roster additions, including two-time All-Star Gleyber Torres.