Tarik Skubal placed on bereavement list by Dodgers, may miss next start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 12:08 AM
Last updated Sep 21, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed pitcher Tarik Skubal on the bereavement list, which may cause him to miss his scheduled start on Friday against the San Francisco Giants. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts indicated that Skubal could be back in 'a couple days,' suggesting a short absence. Skubal last pitched on Saturday in a win over the Giants, allowing four runs across five innings. He has a 2.95 ERA in nine starts since joining the Dodgers from the Detroit Tigers. Emmet Sheehan has been recalled from Triple-A to fill Skubal's spot on the roster.
- •Skubal on bereavement list as of September 20, 2026.
- •Next start scheduled for September 25 against Giants.
- •Roberts expects Skubal back in a few days.
- •Sheehan recalled to replace Skubal on active roster.
- •Skubal has 2.95 ERA in nine starts with Dodgers.
- 12:08 AMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal goes on bereavement list, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says he'll miss 'a couple days'
"Skubal could be on leave for three to seven days, which might mean he misses his scheduled start for Friday.
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