Tarik Skubal's recovery from elbow surgery is progressing faster than initially expected. The Detroit Tigers ace completed his second bullpen session Monday, less than two weeks after having a loose body removed via NanoScope procedure. Skubal reports being symptom-free and threw his full pitch arsenal, though he's still building toward full velocity.

Doctors originally projected a 2-3 month timeline when the injury was announced. The NanoScope technique, designed to minimize invasiveness, appears to be delivering on its promise of accelerated recovery. Manager A.J. Hinch emphasized the team won't skip any rehabilitation steps despite Skubal feeling great.

After winning consecutive American League Cy Young Awards, Skubal has dominated with a 31-10 record and 469 strikeouts over the past two seasons. This year, he's 3-2 with a 2.70 ERA in seven starts before the injury. His impending free agency after the season adds significance to this recovery timeline.

The Tigers will maintain a cautious approach, gradually increasing Skubal's workload until he's ready for a rehab assignment. While no return date exists yet, his rapid progress suggests he could rejoin the rotation sooner than the original 2-3 month projection.