Tarik Skubal returns to Comerica Park; Shohei Ohtani may pitch Sunday
ESPN MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 11:36 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Tarik Skubal of the Dodgers is set to make his start at Comerica Park on Friday. Prior to that, Shohei Ohtani will throw a bullpen session, which may lead to a start in the series finale against the Tigers on Sunday. This comes as both players seek to contribute for their teams in the ongoing series. The situation surrounding Ohtani's potential return to the mound adds intrigue to the matchup.
- •Tarik Skubal starts for the Dodgers on Friday at Comerica Park.
- •Shohei Ohtani will throw a bullpen session prior to the weekend.
- •Ohtani's bullpen session may lead to a Sunday start against the Tigers.
- •Both players are key to their teams in the current series.
- 12:19 AMESPN MLB — Skubal starts Fri. in Detroit; Ohtani may pitch Sun.
"Hours before the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal makes his return to Comerica Park on Friday, Shohei Ohtani will throw another bullpen session that could lead to a start in Sunday's series finale against the Tigers.
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