Tarik Skubal returns to Tigers' rotation against Guardians
10 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 14, 2026, 2:17 AM
Last updated Jun 14, 2026
Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is set to start for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians. Skubal had previously undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left elbow in early May. The 29-year-old ace impressed during a rehab start with five shutout innings and only two hits allowed. Manager A.J. Hinch indicated that Casey Mize might also return later this week, contingent on a successful bullpen session. Skubal last took the mound for the Tigers on April 29, with a 3-2 record and a 2.70 ERA in his seven starts prior to his injury.
- •Tarik Skubal will start against the Guardians on Saturday
- •He had surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow
- •Skubal's rehab included five shutout innings in High-A
- •Casey Mize may return to the lineup this weekend
- •Skubal last pitched for Detroit on April 29
- 2:55 AMESPN MLB — Tigers' Skubal loses in return, says rust no excus...
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- 7:38 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers starter Tarik Skubal stats & numbers in June 13 game vs. Guardians
- 6:01 PMYahoo Sports — Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to return to Detroit Tigers' rotation
- 5:25 PMYahoo Sports — 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers’ rotation against the Guardians
- 4:56 PMESPN — Skubal rejoins Tigers' rotation Sat. vs. Guardians...
- 4:43 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal Injury Update, Fantasy Impact, And Trade Deadline Implications: Tigers Ace Set To Return On Saturday
"“I don’t want to play into that narrative of trying to be back,” Skubal said Saturday following his first start since April 29. Skubal showed some rust while pitching 4 2/3 innings as the Tigers again failed to get any timely hits (they stranded 11 runners) i n a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. While Skubal wasn't dominant, that hardly mattered to the Tigers.
"Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, making his first start since April 29, showed some rust while pitching 4 2/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to the Guardians but said, "I need to be better, plain and simple."
"Tarik Skubal will start Saturday's game against the Guardians, as the ace left-hander rejoins the Tigers less than six weeks after elbow surgery.
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External links- ESPN MLBJun 14, 2026, 2:55 AMTigers' Skubal loses in return, says rust no excus...
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal, making his first start since April 29, showed some rust while pitching 4 2/3 innings in a 3-1 loss to the Guardians but said, "I need to be better, plain and simple."
- Yahoo SportsJun 14, 2026, 1:22 AMTigers ace Tarik Skubal shows some rust in first start since elbow procedure
“I don’t want to play into that narrative of trying to be back,” Skubal said Saturday following his first start since April 29. Skubal showed some rust while pitching 4 2/3 innings as the Tigers again failed to get any timely hits (they stranded 11 runners) i n a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. While Skubal wasn't dominant, that hardly mattered to the Tigers.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 10:03 PMTarik Skubal pitches 4 2/3 innings during first Tigers start since elbow surgery, hits 99.9 mph vs. Guardians
Detroit turned to Skubal for the first time since April 29, and, 38 days after his 'Skubal scope' procedure, he showed some encouraging signs.
- Yahoo SportsJun 13, 2026, 7:38 PMTigers starter Tarik Skubal stats & numbers in June 13 game vs. Guardians
Coming off an injury that required surgery, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made his return on June 13, 2026, against the Guardians in Cleveland.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 6:01 PMCy Young winner Tarik Skubal to return to Detroit Tigers' rotation
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will end a seven-week injury hiatus Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians, manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 5:25 PM2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers’ rotation against the Guardians
Prior to landing on the injured list, Skubal had a 3-2 record with a 2.70 ERA in seven starts.
- ESPNJun 11, 2026, 4:56 PMSkubal rejoins Tigers' rotation Sat. vs. Guardians...
Tarik Skubal will start Saturday's game against the Guardians, as the ace left-hander rejoins the Tigers less than six weeks after elbow surgery.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 4:43 PMTarik Skubal Injury Update, Fantasy Impact, And Trade Deadline Implications: Tigers Ace Set To Return On Saturday
Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal is set to return this weekend, just five weeks removed from elbow surgery.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 3:41 PM2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians
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