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Tigers plan to start Tarik Skubal against Orioles on Wednesday

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Last updated Jul 29, 2026

Tigers plan to start Tarik Skubal against Orioles on Wednesday

Summary

Detroit Tigers manager AJ Hinch confirmed plans for Tarik Skubal to take the mound on Wednesday in the series finale against the Baltimore Orioles. Skubal, coming off a performance with 12 strikeouts against the Kansas City Royals, is poised to reach a personal milestone of 1,000 strikeouts, currently sitting at 999. The Tigers are focusing on winning the series to enhance their playoff chances. Hinch emphasized the team's focus on winning tonight’s game to set up the opportunity for Skubal’s start.

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Status Watch

•Tarik Skubal aims for 1,000 career strikeouts during Wednesday's start.
•Tigers activated Javier Báez and designated Jake Rogers for assignment.
•Tigers need to win Tuesday's game to set up Skubal's start.
•Manager AJ Hinch emphasizes the importance of winning the series.

Latest Updates

10:51 PMESPN — Tigers' Tarik Skubal set to face O's as trade deadline nears - ESPN
9:33 PMYahoo Sports — Tarik Skubal to make next start for Tigers despite trade rumors
8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers, Tarik Skubal have no plans to skip scheduled start Wednesday

What they're saying

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With the Aug. 3 trade deadline quickly approaching, Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed Tuesday that ace Tarik Skubal is still scheduled to start Wednesday against the Orioles.
— ESPN

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Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch and LHP Tarik Skubal shut down speculation that he might not pitch Wednesday with the trade deadline approaching.
— Yahoo Sports