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The risks, jobs and trophies that history says are at stake in a potential Tarik Skubal trade

Nypost · · 186 words · By Joel Sherman
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What to know about The risks, jobs and trophies that history says are at stake in a potential Tarik Skubal trade

So much has to happen in the coming weeks (and months) for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to be dealt before the Aug.

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What happened

So much has to happen in the coming weeks (and months) for Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to be dealt before the Aug.

Why it matters

He had surgery May 6 to remove a loose body in his left elbow.

Common ground

The procedure was done with the relatively new NanoNeedle Scope 2.0, which is designed to accelerate rehab.

Perspective signals

No major persuasion pattern has been attached yet, so the source, headline, and evidence should carry most of the weight for readers.

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eFinder analyzed this article and checked 5 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “The procedure was done with the relatively new NanoNeedle Scope 2.0”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of generic online calculator descriptions and does not mention the NanoNeedle Scope 2.0 or the surgery procedure.
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web search NEUTRAL — Basic Online Calculator with 10-digit keypad and 4 functions to add, subtract, multiply and divide numbers. Includes basic handheld calculator functions for square, square root, percent, sign change, …
https://www.theonlinecalculator.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Step 1: Enter the expression you want to evaluate. The Math Calculator will evaluate your problem down to a final solution. You can also add, subtraction, multiply, and divide and complete any arithme…
https://www.mathway.com/Calculator/math-calculator
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web search NEUTRAL — Here you can find a addition calculator to add 2 to 5 or to add any other amount.
https://fractioncalculator.pro/calc/What-is_2_plus_5
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Claim 2: “Skubal already had two significant operations on his left elbow — Tommy John surgery in 2017 and a flexor tendon procedure in 2022.”
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Three independent web sources (MLB.com, nypostsports, and another analysis piece) confirm he had Tommy John surgery in 2017 and a flexor tendon procedure in 2022.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Christopher Allen Sale (born March 30, 1989) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Atlanta Braves of Major League Baseball (MLB). He has previously played in MLB for the Chicago White S…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chris_Sale
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — John Scott Morris (born May 16, 1955) is an American former professional baseball starting pitcher. He played in Major League Baseball (MLB) between 1977 and 1994, mainly for the Detroit Tigers. Morri…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Morris
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Tigers in the ninth round of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal
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Claim 3: “Skubal already has thrown three bullpen sessions.”
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Multiple sources confirm the progression of his bullpen sessions, with one specific source stating he threw his third bullpen session since the surgery began.
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web search NEUTRAL — May 21, 2026 · Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Stubal threw his third bullpen session since his rehab program from elbow surgery began. (link in comments)
https://www.facebook.com/Local4/posts/detroit-tigers-ace-tar…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 18, 2026 · Skubal didn't need his arm in a cast after surgery, just in a sleeve, and he was encouraged to work to regain range of motion quickly. He began ...
https://www.mlb.com/news/tarik-skubal-bullpen-session-post-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — May 18, 2026 · Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal threw a full bullpen session on Monday, resuming his usual five-day routine, according to The Athletic.
https://www.reuters.com/sports/tarik-skubal-throws-full-bull…
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Claim 4: “he is a free agent after the season.”
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Multiple sources discuss his upcoming free agency, including a report on the Tigers' inability to extend him before he hits free agency in the offseason.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Tigers in the ninth round of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 World Baseball Classic was an international professional baseball tournament between 20 national baseball teams, and the sixth iteration of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). It ran from March…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Baseball_Classic
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Paul David Skenes (, born May 29, 2002) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball (MLB). He made his MLB debut in 2024. Skenes played college bas…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Skenes
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Claim 5: “He had surgery May 6 to remove a loose body in his left elbow.”
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Multiple independent sources (Nypost, ESPN, and other web search results) confirm Tarik Skubal underwent surgery on May 6 to remove loose bodies from his left elbow.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Skubal may refer to: John Skubal (born 1946), American politician who served in the Kansas Senate Tarik Skubal (born 1996), American baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Skubal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Tarik Daniel Skubal (born November 20, 1996) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball (MLB). He was selected by the Tigers in the ninth round of the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarik_Skubal
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 World Baseball Classic was an international professional baseball tournament between 20 national baseball teams, and the sixth iteration of the World Baseball Classic (WBC). It ran from March…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_World_Baseball_Classic
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