Detroit Tigers rookie pitcher Jackson Jobe has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a Grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow, the team announced Friday. The injury designation was made retroactive to Thursday after Jobe experienced soreness following his start against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday.
Details on Jobe’s recent performance and injury
Jobe, who delivered 95 pitches over 4 2/3 innings in that outing, allowed three runs on seven hits before leaving the game. The Tigers’ manager AJ Hinch confirmed Jobe reported some elbow discomfort after the game.
He reported that he had a little bit of soreness,
—AJ Hinch, Detroit Tigers manager
Jobe was promptly evaluated, and medical tests revealed the flexor strain. Hinch emphasized a cautious approach to Jobe’s recovery.
I try not to rush to any judgment until we see how his rest goes and see how his rehab goes. We’ll listen to the doctors and the pitching coaches on that.
—AJ Hinch, Detroit Tigers manager
Context on Jobe’s season and roster moves
The 22-year-old, selected third overall in the 2021 MLB Draft, entered the 2025 season as one of baseball’s rising pitching prospects. Before his injury, Jobe had made 10 starts, compiling a 4-1 record, a 4.22 ERA, 39 strikeouts, and 27 walks across 49 innings pitched.
To fill the roster gap caused by Jobe’s absence, right-handed reliever Dylan Smith was called up from Triple-A Toledo. The Tigers made additional roster adjustments by transferring Alex Cobb to the 60-day injured list, freeing a spot on the 40-man roster for Smith.
Pitching staff affected by injuries
Jobe joins multiple Tigers starting pitchers currently on the injured list, including Alex Cobb with hip inflammation, Reese Olson with finger inflammation, and Sawyer Gipson-Long recovering from elbow surgery. This stretch tests the depth of Detroit’s pitching rotation as the team manages multiple health setbacks.
Outlook for Jobe and the Tigers’ pitching rotation
Jackson Jobe’s injury presents a significant hurdle during his promising rookie season. The Tigers’ careful monitoring and gradual rehabilitation approach aims to prevent further damage and ensure he returns fully ready to contribute. Meanwhile, managing the pitching staff’s health and depth remains a critical focus as the season progresses.