Tigers' Jobe Out With Elbow Injury, Rotation Hit Hard

Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a Grade 1 right elbow flexor strain, an injury expected to sideline him for about two months. Jobe reported discomfort and reduced velocity during his last start against the San Francisco Giants. The Tigers, leading MLB with a 37-20 record, now face increased rotation challenges as Jobe joins fellow starters Reese Olson, Sawyer Gipson-Long, and Alex Cobb on the injured list. Jobe, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2021 draft, has recorded a 4.22 ERA over 10 starts this season. Right-hander Dylan Smith was called up from Triple-A Toledo, and Cobb was transferred to the 60-day IL. The team will monitor Jobe's recovery and determine his return based on medical advice and rehab progress.