Baseball Player Tarik Skubal Needs Surgery

May 5, 2026, 18:37
USSports

Introduction

Tarik Skubal plays for the Detroit Tigers. He has a problem in his left arm. He needs surgery to fix it.

Main Body

Doctors found small pieces of bone in his arm. He must have an operation to remove them. He will be away for six weeks or six months. The Tigers team has a problem. Many players are hurt. The team pays these players a lot of money, but they cannot play. Skubal wants a new contract with more money. This injury might make his value lower. Other teams might still want him.

Conclusion

Tarik Skubal will have surgery. The Detroit Tigers must play without him and manage their money.

Learning

πŸ’‘ THE 'NEED' POWER

In this story, we see a very useful word: NEED.

When you want something because it is necessary (not just for fun), use need.

Examples from the text:

  • He needs surgery β†’\rightarrow (It is necessary for his health).

How to use it yourself:

  1. I need + [thing] β†’\rightarrow I need water.
  2. I need to + [action] β†’\rightarrow I need to sleep.

πŸ“‰ THE 'S' RULE (He/She/It)

Notice how the words change when we talk about Tarik (He):

  • I play β†’\rightarrow He plays
  • I have β†’\rightarrow He has
  • I need β†’\rightarrow He needs

Quick Tip: Always add an -s to the action word when talking about one person!

Vocabulary Learning

surgery
a medical operation to treat an injury or disease
Example:The doctor performed surgery on the patient.
operation
a set of actions performed to fix something
Example:The operation will take about two hours.
injury
harm to the body that causes pain or difficulty
Example:He suffered a serious injury during the game.
contract
a formal agreement between two parties
Example:They signed a new contract for the season.
value
the amount of worth or importance
Example:The value of the team has increased.
team
a group of people working together
Example:The team works together to win.
players
people who play a sport or game
Example:The players practiced every day.
money
currency used for buying goods or services
Example:They need more money to buy equipment.
play
to participate in a game or sport
Example:She likes to play soccer with friends.
hurt
to cause pain or injury
Example:He was hurt by a falling branch.
pay
to give money in return for something
Example:They pay the players a salary.