Tarik Skubal returns for Tigers as Max Scherzer hits milestone
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:00 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal makes his return on June 12 after a brief absence due to injury, hoping to stabilize a struggling pitching rotation. Skubal had a successful rehab outing with the West Michigan Whitecaps on June 7. Meanwhile, Max Scherzer reaches a career milestone with his 3,500th strikeout, showcasing continued excellence in his career. The Tigers, who have struggled in Skubal's absence, are looking to improve their performance as they face the Guardians this weekend.
- •Skubal returns on June 12 after injury recovery.
- •Scherzer achieves 3,500 career strikeouts.
- •Tigers aim to turn season around with Skubal back.
- •Skubal had a successful rehab start on June 7.
- •Tigers facing the Guardians this weekend.
- 1:00 PMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers News: Tarik Skubal is back, Max Scherzer, Freddie Freeman
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