Tigers' prized rookie Jackson Jobe to undergo Tommy John surgery

Detroit Tigers rookie right-hander Jackson Jobe will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced Wednesday.

Jobe last pitched for the Tigers against the San Francisco Giants on May 28, when he reported elbow discomfort following the outing. He was placed on the 15-day injured list two days later with a right flexor strain.

Surgeries to repair the ulnar collateral ligament typically require a recovery period of 12 to 18 months, so it's possible Jobe will miss the entire 2026 season in addition to the rest of the current campaign.

Jobe, 22, entered the season as Detroit's top pitching prospect.

Jobe went 4-1 with a 4.22 ERA in 10 starts this season for the Tigers. He struck out 39 in 49 innings.

He reached the majors late last season and pitched four shutout innings - allowing just one hit - over two relief appearances. He then was asked to relieve twice during the postseason, when he gave up three runs over 1 2/3 innings between a wild-card outing versus Houston and an ALDS appearance against Cleveland.

Jobe was the No. 3 overall selection of the 2021 MLB draft. He was the first high school player picked that year.

--Field Level Media