Tarik Skubal sent Detroit Tigers fans into a panic Friday when he exited his start against the Miami Marlins with left side tightness after throwing only 46 pitches. Needless to say, this is the best possible outcome for a Detroit team whose World Series dreams rest almost entirely on Skubal's shoulders. Tarik Skubal injury update is best news possible for Tigers after early exit vs MarlinsIn addition to being the runaway favorite so repeat as the AL Cy Young winner for the second year in a row, Skubal is an essential piece of the Tigers' plans to make another deep playoff run. That said, the Tigers will probably handle Skubal with kid gloves over the next couple of weeks to avoid an injury that impacts his playoff availability. For a Tigers team whose remaining rotation consists of Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize and Charlie Morton, Skubal's health is going to be critical going forward.