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InjuryDETJul 23, 2026, 10:54 PM EDTSignal confidence 85%

Skubal Regrets Skipping Elbow MRI, Flags Lingering Concern

The Tigers ace revealed he knew something was wrong with his elbow last January but chose not to get an MRI, a decision he now says he regrets.

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Skubal Regrets Skipping Elbow MRI, Flags Lingering Concern
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Tarik Skubal disclosed that he felt elbow discomfort as early as January but opted against an MRI at the time. He later required a procedure for loose bodies in May and missed approximately six weeks. Skubal publicly stated he regrets not addressing the issue sooner. His elbow status is expected to remain a central storyline through the offseason as he approaches free agency.

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