Particle.news
Download on the App Store
5 ARTICLES
·
last wk.

Tarik Skubal Exits Start With Left-Side Tightness, Imaging Scheduled Saturday

The reigning Cy Young winner will undergo imaging Saturday, leaving his October outlook unclear.

Image
Image

Overview

  • The left-hander left in the fourth inning against the Marlins after grabbing his left oblique/rib area and calling for trainers.
  • Detroit said he experienced tightness in his left side and is undergoing further evaluation, with imaging planned Saturday per ESPN.
  • Entering the game, he carried a league-leading ERA and WHIP with 222 strikeouts in 180 innings after winning the 2024 AL Cy Young.
  • The Tigers are 84-63 with an 8.5-game AL Central lead, and the Wild Card round begins Sept. 30, potentially offering a brief recovery window.
  • Potential rotation coverage being discussed includes Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize, Charlie Morton, Chris Paddack, Troy Melton, and Jose Urquidy, though no changes have been announced.