Jobe has been sidelined since late May with a strained flexor tendon in his pitching elbow. Tommy John surgery typically entails a recovery period of 12 to 18 months, which means Jobe will miss at least a significant portion of the 2026 season, as well.

Success Before Injury Jackson Jobe, the rookie sensation for the Detroit Tigers, is set to undergo Tommy John surgery, ending his season prematurely. This development could significantly affect the Tigers' future prospects.

BALTIMORE (AP) — Detroit Tigers pitcher Jackson Jobe will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow, the team announced Wednesday.