Tarik Skubal says he would rather be in All-Star Game than resting
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 11, 2026, 10:03 PM
Last updated Jul 11, 2026
Tarik Skubal expressed disappointment in missing the MLB All-Star Game due to elbow surgery. The Detroit Tigers pitcher has been sidelined for five weeks but looks forward to supporting teammates Kevin McGonigle, Dillon Dingler, and Riley Greene during the festivities in Philadelphia. Skubal emphasized the importance of All-Star participation and his desire to keep playing rather than taking breaks. The Tigers are currently on a six-game winning streak and have shown significant improvement since June 1.
- •Skubal missed All-Star selection due to recent elbow surgery.
- •Tigers have won six straight games entering the All-Star break.
- •Skubal is slated to pitch against the Phillies on Sunday.
- •He expressed a desire to maintain routine and avoid further breaks.
- •Teammates Dingler and McGonigle are making their All-Star debuts.
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Skubal feeling sense of FOMO with All-Star festivities looming
"Missing five weeks after having elbow surgery is the only reason Tarik Skubal wasn’t selected a third time.
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