Big news out of Detroit: two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is set to undergo elbow surgery to remove loose particles, meaning he won't be on the mound tonight when the Tigers (18-17) open a three-game series against the struggling Boston Red Sox (13-21). Tyler Holton will face Payton Tolle in the opener.

The Tigers have been dominant at home this season, boasting a 12-3 record at Comerica Park. After a slow start offensively, Detroit has found its rhythm, hitting .262 over the last 10 games while outscoring opponents by six runs. Young stars Kevin McGonigle (.315) and Riley Greene (12-for-37 with three homers in his last 10) have been key contributors. The Tigers have won 13 of 18 games when scoring five or more runs—and they may need plenty of offense without their ace on the mound for the foreseeable future.

Boston arrives looking to bounce back after dropping a weekend series to Houston. The Red Sox are 7-11 on the road, and their offense has struggled to find consistency. Despite scoring just seven runs in three games against the Astros, Boston has shown flashes, hitting .255 over their last 10 games. Wilyer Abreu (.298, 4 HR) and Willson Contreras (12-for-38, 3 HR in his last 10) have been bright spots in an otherwise uneven lineup.

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Latest odds (as of Monday, courtesy of DraftKings):
Moneyline: Boston Red Sox (-112)