Tarik Skubal returns from surgery, allows rare home run in start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Tarik Skubal made his return to the Detroit Tigers' rotation on June 13 against the Cleveland Guardians after undergoing elbow surgery 38 days earlier. In 4.2 innings pitched, Skubal gave up three runs, two earned, on five hits and struck out four, contributing to a 3-1 defeat for the Tigers. This marked Skubal's first start since April 29, and he allowed only his fifth home run on a no-two strike count in his seven-year career. The Tigers aim to improve their performance, having struggled with an 11-24 record during Skubal's absence.
- •Skubal returned from elbow surgery, facing Cleveland on June 13.
- •He pitched 4.2 innings, surrendering three runs and striking out four.
- •The home run he allowed was the fifth on an 0-2 count in his career.
- •Detroit's record during Skubal's absence was 11-24.
- •The Tigers currently sit at 29-42 after his return.
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"Detroit's ace returned to the mound 38 days after an operation.
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