Tarik Skubal returns to mound as trade speculation intensifies
CBS MLB • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 1:04 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned to the mound on June 13 after undergoing surgery on his pitching elbow. He pitched 4 ⅔ innings against the Cleveland Guardians, striking out four. The Tigers have struggled offensively during Skubal's absence, going 14-25, and are currently 5 ½ games out of a wild-card spot. As the trade deadline approaches on August 3, speculation about Skubal's future with the team continues to grow, especially since he is a free agent after this season.
- •Skubal underwent a new NanoScope procedure and returned to pitching in June
- •He struck out four batters in his first game back
- •Tigers have struggled, averaging 3.85 runs per game during Skubal's absence
- •Team is 5 ½ games out of a wild-card spot
- •Trade speculation surrounding Skubal is high ahead of the August 3 deadline
- 1:04 PMCBS MLB — What could a Tarik Skubal trade look like? Landing spots, the history of rental aces and more to know
"The Tigers ace has been on the trading block for what feels like years, but it seems like it's finally time for Detroit to go through with it
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