Detroit Tigers Ace Tarik Skubal Exits Marlins Game with Left-Side Injury

Detroit Tigers ace and reigning AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal exited a game against the Miami Marlins in the fourth inning due to an apparent injury to his left side, specifically the oblique/rib cage area. Skubal, who has been a model of durability and is having a Cy Young-caliber season with a 2.10 ERA and 222 strikeouts, left the game after throwing 45 pitches and was replaced by reliever Rafael Montero. The injury occurred amid a difficult outing, with Skubal allowing four earned runs before departing, and it coincided with another injury to Tigers shortstop Javier Baez. While the Tigers have not yet provided detailed updates, the injury is concerning given Skubal's importance to the team's strong playoff positioning and their hopes for a deep postseason run. The Tigers may opt to rest Skubal for the remainder of the regular season if the injury is minor, but a more serious issue could jeopardize their chances in the playoffs. This remains a developing story as the team awaits further tests and updates on Skubal's condition.