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Tarik Skubal returns to Tigers' rotation against Guardians

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Last updated Jun 11, 2026

Tarik Skubal returns to Tigers' rotation against Guardians

Summary

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.

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Status Watch

•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

Latest Updates

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
3:41 PMYahoo Sports — 2-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is returning to Tigers' rotation against the Guardians

What they're saying

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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.
— ESPN