Skubal Elbow Surgery Casts Shadow Over Historic Free Agent Ask
The two-time Cy Young winner is the top pitcher on the market, but a bone chip procedure this season is the one health flag on his record.
Tarik Skubal, 29, is considered the clear top free agent pitcher heading into the 2026-27 offseason. He has won two Cy Young Awards and is expected to command the largest contract ever given to a starting pitcher. However, he underwent a procedure to remove a bone chip from his elbow earlier this season. His agent Scott Boras is known for patience in negotiations, but the injury history adds a layer of risk to what is otherwise a straightforward market case.
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