Tarik Skubal returns to Tigers this weekend after elbow surgery
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 12:33 PM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
Tarik Skubal is set to make his return to the Detroit Tigers this weekend following elbow surgery. Recovery from the relatively minor procedure has been smooth, leading to high expectations for his first start against the Guardians. Alongside Skubal, other pitchers including Mick Abel and Shane Bieber are working their way back from injuries, with varied timelines for their returns. Skubal’s successful rehab has raised optimism about his potential impact in the upcoming games.
- •Skubal cleared to pitch after successful elbow surgery
- •First start expected Saturday against the Guardians
- •Mick Abel and Shane Bieber also nearing returns
- •Abel looked good in Triple-A rehab start
- •Bieber recovering from forearm soreness at Triple-A
- 12:33 PMCBS Sports — Fantasy baseball waiver wire: Tarik Skubal's return brings ace expectations despite shortened buildup
"Recovery timelines and rehab progress offer reasons for optimism as several notable pitchers
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