All articles tagged with #elbow surgery
With Tarik Skubal returning from elbow surgery and the Tigers sinking in the AL Central, rival executives say his trade value hinges on health and whether Detroit pays down salary, potentially requiring multiple top prospects and other pieces; the market could heat up at the trade deadline if he proves fully healthy.
Blue Jays pitcher Jose Berrios will undergo surgery on a stress fracture in his right elbow, with Dr. Keith Meister performing the procedure. A potential ligament issue could complicate the surgery and extend recovery, so return timing for 2026 will depend on the surgery outcome and further assessment.
Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal has begun a throwing progression after a nanoscope procedure to remove loose bodies from his left elbow, starting with daily catch and plans to ramp to bullpen sessions under supervision. Timetable is unclear as he progresses, but the early move is encouraging given his past elbow surgeries. The recovery pace could influence his 2026 outlook and free-agent value, as Detroit weighs when to ramp him back and whether the team remains in playoff contention.
Orioles infielder Jordan Westburg will undergo season-ending elbow surgery after a partial UCL tear, leaving him on the 60-day IL for the remainder of 2026; a potential return in 2027 is possible but depends on recovery, as Baltimore navigates a stretch of injuries in the infield.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal could return sooner than expected from elbow surgery after doctors used a NanoScope, a less invasive procedure that agent Scott Boras says should shorten rehab and allow him to regain strength without starting from scratch, potentially trimming the usual two-to-three month timeline.
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal, a two-time AL Cy Young winner, is set to undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies after elbow pain sidelined him; he was scratched from a start against the Red Sox and moved to the 15-day IL, with no return timetable yet.
Tarik Skubal is set for arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove loose bodies and will miss time on the 15-day IL, with a typical two-to-three month rehab and no firm return timetable; his absence leaves the Tigers short-handed in the rotation behind Framber Valdez and Jack Flaherty, prompting bullpen-heavy plans and promoting prospects like Ty Madden. In fantasy baseball, stash if possible and prepare for two months of lost production, while considering how the injury could affect Skubal’s long-term free-agent value.
Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, sidelining him as he recovers.
Tarik Skubal will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, placing him on the 15-day injured list and forcing Detroit to reshuffle with Ty Madden starting in his place; while his 2026 line has been strong (7 starts, 2.70 ERA over 43 1/3 innings, solid strikeouts and low walks), the Tigers will be without their ace for an undetermined period as they chase a division title in a competitive AL Central.
Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz will undergo elbow surgery after MRI found loose bodies in his right elbow, placing him on the injured list and likely sidelining him through the first half of the season. Los Angeles will shuffle bullpen roles, going closer-by-committee as Díaz recovers, with optimism from management about returning in the second half despite recent velocity concerns and a knee history.
San Diego revealed its Opening Day roster and said Yu Darvish has been placed on the restricted list, meaning he won’t pitch in 2026 after elbow surgery and his salary for the year is uncertain as the team scouts options and potential contract restructuring or buyouts. The move frees payroll space and signals ongoing negotiations about Darvish’s future, while the Padres also shuffled roster spots and dealt with multiple injuries.
Reds pitcher Hunter Greene will undergo surgery to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is expected to be out until July, with a 60-day IL move to clear a 40-man spot. The absence opens a rotation opportunity for prospects Chase Burns and Rhett Lowder, while Andrew Abbott was named the Opening Day starter in Greene's absence.
Braves right-hander Spencer Schwellenbach and fellow prospect Hurston Waldrep will undergo elbow surgery to remove loose bodies, with Schwellenbach already on the 60‑day injured list and Waldrep set for a procedure soon. There’s no set return timetable for either, leaving both arms out indefinitely as Atlanta weighs rotation options behind Chris Sale, Spencer Strider, Reynaldo López and Grant Holmes.
Gerrit Cole, coming off elbow surgery with an internal brace, is targeting a late-April return as the Yankees plot a careful ramp-up to a rotation boosted by top starters returning from injuries.
Veteran pitcher Yu Darvish told the Padres he will retire from Major League Baseball with three years and $43 million left on his contract after elbow surgery, ending a career highlighted by playoff contributions and a cross-league win record. He cited a focus on family and rehab, and while a buyout is expected to save the team money, the decision reflects years of elite performance and a close relationship with Padres leadership.