Tigers set to welcome Tarik Skubal back to rotation Saturday
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 11, 2026, 2:56 PM
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
The Detroit Tigers plan to reinstate Tarik Skubal from the injured list for Saturday's game against the Cleveland Guardians. Skubal has been out since April following elbow surgery to remove loose bodies. His return comes as the Tigers have started June strong with a 6-2 record and are hoping to stay competitive as the August trade deadline approaches. Skubal recorded a 2.70 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 43.1 innings pitched prior to his injury, and his presence is crucial for the team's postseason aspirations.
- •Tarik Skubal returning to start against Guardians on June 13
- •Skubal had surgery on his elbow in April
- •Tigers currently have a 28-40 record
- •Tigers are 6-2 in June, with no series losses so far
- •Skubal had a 2.70 ERA in 2023 before injury
- 2:56 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers get excellent Casey Mize update amid Tarik Skubal news
- 2:20 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers get incredible Tarik Skubal news with MLB return date set
"This is some incredible news for the Tigers.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:56 PMTigers get excellent Casey Mize update amid Tarik Skubal news
This is a massive update for Detroit.
- Yahoo SportsJun 11, 2026, 2:20 PMTigers get incredible Tarik Skubal news with MLB return date set
This is some incredible news for the Tigers.
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