Loose bodies, the trade deadline and free agency: Understanding all things Tarik Skubal

DETROIT — As Tarik Skubal sat in an interview room Monday and discussed his own upcoming arm surgery, there were questions not even he could answer.Some of them start with the basics. Skubal has loose bodies in his throwing arm. It’s a fairly common injury and considered a minimally invasive procedure. But what exactly does this funny-sounding injury entail?“I’m not sure I’m the best person (to explain)” Skubal said. “I’m a player.”Advertisement