Tarik Skubal Injury News & Updates

Skubal struck out eight over four scoreless innings but didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 8-0 win over the Royals. He gave up two hits and no walks in the 52-pitch start.

Because the game was suspended after four innings Wednesday due to rain, Skubal's final start of 2023 was cut short, and his statistics weren't made official until the two teams completed the game Thursday. Given the abbreviated start, Skubal could be available in relief if needed Saturday or Sunday versus the Guardians, though the Tigers will presumably stay away from him for the final two games of the season if they can help it. After a spate of rocky outings upon his return from flexor tendon surgery in early July, Skubal was the Tigers' most dominant pitcher over the final two months of the season. Over his last 10 outings, Skubal went 6-2 with a 2.15 ERA, 0.87 WHIP and 75:11 K:BB across 58.2 innings.

Skubal (7-3) earned the win over Oakland on Thursday, allowing two hits and issuing one walk while striking out 10 batters over seven scoreless innings.

Skubal was masterful in the outing, giving up just two hits, both of which were infield singles that were subsequently wiped out by a double play. The southpaw also racked up 14 whiffs en route to a season-best 10 punchouts. Skubal has been a revelation in four September starts, posting a minuscule 1.04 ERA and 0.62 WHIP along with a 35:4 K:BB over 26 innings. His strong finish to the campaign should make him an intriguing commodity in fantasy drafts next season.

Skubal (6-3) allowed one run on three hits over seven innings Friday, striking out nine and picking up a win over the Angels.

Skubal was nearly untouchable Friday. He allowed just two singles through six shutout frames before David Fletcher tagged him with a solo shot in the seventh inning. Skubal has given up just three runs while compiling a 25:3 K:BB over his last three starts. He's also forced 53 swinging strikes during that span. Skubal will carry a 3.25 ERA into his next outing, which is currently lined up to be in Oakland.

Skubal (5-3) tossed five scoreless innings to earn the win Saturday against the White Sox. He allowed two hits and a walk, while striking out nine.

Pitch count was the only thing that slowed Skubal down, as he needed 95 of them to cover his five innings. Otherwise, the lefty probably would gone deeper into the game, but it was an excellent start all the same. Skubal has posted a stellar 2.00 ERA over his last three starts, tallying 25 strikeouts in only 18 innings while lowering his season ERA to a solid 3.47. He'll look to continue his good run in his next scheduled start, which is slated for Friday against the Angels.

Skubal (4-3) allowed two runs on five hits across seven innings to earn the win Sunday against the White Sox. He had two walks and struck out seven.

Skubal tallied his second straight start allowing only two earned runs, and he's also struck out 16 batters over 13 innings in that time. That's allowed the lefty to lower his season ERA to a solid 3.77, and he's recorded 66 strikeouts across 57.1 innings overall. Injuries have been an issue for Skubal the past two years, but he's looked good when healthy. He'll look to build on this performance in his next scheduled start, which is penciled in for Saturday against the White Sox again.

Skubal (3-3) took the loss Tuesday, allowing three runs on four hits and two walks over six innings in a 4-2 loss against the Yankees. He struck out nine.

The talented southpaw gave up solo home runs to Gleyber Torres in the first inning and Kyle Higashioka in the fifth inning, not allowing any hits in the interim. Skubal's third run was unearned due to a passed ball in the sixth and he was tagged with the unfortunate loss as Detroit's offense failed to provide any run support. After maxing out at 5.1 innings in his first seven starts, the 26-year-old has gone exactly six innings in each of his last three outings, compiling a 3.50 ERA, 0.94 WHIP and a dazzling 23:4 K:BB across those 18 innings. Skubal's next start is tentatively scheduled to occur on the road against a fledgling White Sox offense over the weekend.

Skubal allowed four runs on six hits across six innings and did not factor into the decision Wednesday against the Cubs. He walked one and struck out seven.

Skubal pitched decently against a hot Chicago lineup, but it wasn't enough for his fourth win of the season. The lefty did manage to complete six innings for the second straight start after not going six frames in any of his previous seven appearances. Skubal will look for win No. 4 the next time he takes the hill, which is currently scheduled for Tuesday against the scuffling Yankees.

Skubal (3-2) picked up the win in the first game of Friday's doubleheader against the Guardians, allowing one run on three hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out seven.

The southpaw delivered his first quality start in eight outings this season, generating 33 called or swinging strikes on only 88 pitches in a dominant performance. Skubal is now consistently tossing around 90 pitches after having his workload capped in July following his return from flexor tendon surgery, and he's posted a 2.70 ERA, 1.20 WHIP and 16:4 K:BB through 16.2 innings over three August trips to the mound. His next start lines up for a home tilt next week against the Cubs.

Skubal's next start has been pushed to Friday after Thursday's series opener in Cleveland was postponed due to rain, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Skubal will handle one half of Friday's makeup doubleheader and Matt Manning will take the mound for the Tigers in the other one. Skubal, 26, has registered a 4.18 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 36:6 K:BB across 32.1 innings (seven starts) since he returned July 4 from flexor tendon surgery.

Skubal (2-2) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and two walks over 5.1 innings Friday, striking out three and taking a loss against the Red Sox.

Skubal gave up one run through three innings before serving up a three-run shot to Triston Casas in the fourth. It was the first homer allowed by Skubal this season. He's allowed 15 earned runs through seven starts but he's turned in four scoreless appearances already. Skubal will carry a 4.18 ERA into his next outing, which is projected to be in Cleveland next week.

Skubal (2-1) earned the win Saturday, allowing one run on six hits and one walk over 5.1 innings against the Rays. He struck out six.

Skubal did a good job of pitching his way out of multiple jams throughout the contest, outside of the second inning when he allowed one run to come across on a Manuel Margot single. The 26-year-old lefty would then hold the Rays scoreless over the next 3.1 innings before being relieved by Jose Cisnero, and the former has now given up one run or fewer in four of his six starts this season. The 5.2 innings of work also marked a season high for Skubal, who now holds a very healthy 33:4 K:BB on the campaign.

Skubal allowed four runs on six hits across 4.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Sunday's game against the Marlins. He had no walks and struck out four.

One game after logging five scoreless innings to earn his first win of the season, Skubal was less dominant Sunday, and he failed to complete five innings for the fourth time in five starts. The Tigers are being cautious with their lefty in his return from flexor tendon surgery, and he was limited to 77 pitches in this one. Skubal can be a good fantasy pitcher, though his workload restrictions cap his upside at the moment, and that may not change until 2024. He's tentatively set to take the mound again next Sunday against the Rays.

Skubal (1-1) earned the win Monday, allowing two hits over five scoreless innings in a 5-1 win over San Francisco. He struck out nine.

It was quite a bounce-back performance from Skubal after he allowed seven runs over four innings in his last start against Kansas City. The 26-year-old left-hander logged a season-high nine strikeouts en route to his first win of the year. Skubal still threw only 82 pitches over five innings as the Tigers continue to monitor his workload following his return from last August's elbow surgery. Skubal's ERA is now down to 3.71 with a 0.88 WHIP and an encouraging 23:3 K:BB through his first four starts (17 innings) this season. His next outing is tentatively lined up for this weekend against the Marlins.

Skubal allowed seven runs on eight hits across four innings but did not factor into the decision Tuesday against the Royals. He walked one and struck out three.

Skubal had his first rough outing in three appearances so far this season. The lefty returned earlier this month following a long rehab from flexor tendon surgery. He pitched exactly four innings in each of his first two starts and didn't allow any runs, but it was a different story Tuesday. Some rust is to be expected from Skubal, and the most important thing is that he's able to head into 2024 fully healthy, so the Tigers will likely continue to carefully monitor his workload. Skubal is penciled in to start again Sunday against the Padres.

Skubal tossed four scoreless innings and did not factor into the decision Sunday against the Blue Jays. He allowed two hits and two walks while striking out five.

Skubal has now made two appearances this season after missing the first three months while rehabbing from flexor tendon surgery, and he's logged four scoreless innings each time. The Tigers are being understandably cautious with his workload, as he tossed 57 pitches in his debut and just 63 on Sunday. With the All-Star break on tap, Skubal will have more time to rest and could be poised to work deeper into the contest his next time out. He's penciled in to start Detroit's second game after the break on Saturday.

Skubal (elbow) did not factor into the decision Tuesday, allowing no hits and no walks over four scoreless innings against the Athletics. He struck out six.

The left-hander missed the first three months of the campaign while rehabbing from August flexor tendon surgery, and the only baserunner he allowed in his season debut came via a hit-by-pitch. Skubal threw 41 of his 57 pitches for a strike and should continue to build up his workload in subsequent outings. A potential matchup with the Blue Jays this weekend is likely to present a tougher test for the 26-year-old.

Skubal (elbow) was activated from the 60-day injured list Tuesday.

Skubal is set to make his season debut for the Tigers on Tuesday against the Athletics after completing the long rehab from last August's flexor tendon surgery. The left-hander isn't totally stretched out yet, having gone just four innings in his last rehab starts. He was terrific on his rehab assignment, though, leaving Skubal as a solid fantasy play in a favorable matchup even though he'll have workload restrictions.

Skubal (elbow) will start Tuesday's game against the Athletics, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Skubal will make his first start in the majors since Aug. 1, 2022, and has been sidelined after undergoing flexor tendon surgery. He has pitched well during his rehab assignment, most recently working four innings with Triple-A Toledo. Given that, he shouldn't be in line for significant workload restrictions, and he'll also get a favorable matchup against Oakland.

Skubal's (elbow) next start is expected to be with the Tigers, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Skubal has been electric on his rehab assignment, holding a 1.23 ERA and 20:3 K:BB over 14.2 innings covering five starts. He will throw a bullpen session over the weekend and, assuming he gets through that with no issues, could make his season debut with the big club as soon as Tuesday at home versus the Athletics. It would be his first outing in the majors since last August's flexor tendon surgery. Skubal didn't go more than four frames in any rehab start, so he will be pretty limited from a workload perspective initially. However, with what shapes up to be two starts in his first week back and one of those outings slated to come against Oakland, he might be worth using in fantasy leagues, anyway.

Skubal (elbow) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Wednesday will mark Skubal's fifth minor-league rehab start since beginning his assignment June 4. He's given up three runs (two earned) while striking out 16 batters across 10.2 innings between High-A and Triple-A. If Wednesday's start ends up being Skubal's final appearance in the minors, he would be lined up to return to Detroit's rotation July 4 versus Oakland.

Skubal (elbow) will make another rehab start in the middle of next week for Triple-A Toledo, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

He tossed 52 pitches (32 strikes, eight swinging strikes) this week in his fourth rehab start, so it's possible his next rehab outing could be his final tuneup before joining the big-league rotation. Given the Mud Hens' schedule, Skubal's next rehab start will likely come Wednesday, which could set him up to come off the injured list July 4 at home against Oakland.

Skubal (elbow) worked 2.2 innings in his latest rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo, striking out four while allowing two earned runs on two hits and one walk.

Making the fourth start of his rehab assignment and his second with Toledo, Skubal built up to 52 pitches (32 strikes, eight swinging strikes) and sported a fastball that averaged 95.9 miles per hour, per Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. Given the workload he handled Wednesday, the Tigers may want to have Skubal make at least one more start in the minors to get further stretched out before he makes his long-awaited return from the 60-day injured list.

Skubal (elbow) will make his next rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Skubal fired three scoreless innings with five strikeouts Thursday for Toledo in his last rehab start. If the southpaw pitched well in that outing, his next start after could be as a member of the Tigers' rotation, but there's no set timetable yet for Skubal's return.

Skubal (elbow) threw three scoreless innings and allowed only one hit while striking out five in a rehab appearance with Triple-A Toledo on Thursday.

Skubal made his first appearance with Toledo and averaged 95.9 mph with his fastball. He threw 31 total pitches, so he'll likely need at least one more rehab start before rejoining the Tigers' rotation. Skubal threw 118.2 innings in 2022 before going down, so he should be able to take regular turns as a starter for the rest of the season assuming his arm remains healthy.

Skubal's (elbow) rehab assignment was transferred to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Skubal made two appearances with High-A West Michigan, throwing five scoreless innings while striking out seven batters and yielding three hits. Skubal's next start will come on Thursday in Toledo, and he remains on track to return to Detroit before the end of June.

Skubal (elbow) struck out six and allowed one unearned run on two hits and no walks over three scoreless innings in his rehab start Friday with High-A West Michigan.

Skubal, who is rebounding from the flexor tendon surgery he underwent last August, has looked sharp through his first two outings with West Michigan, as he has yet to allow an earned run in seven innings. He built up to 47 pitches Friday and will likely require two or three more rehab starts before Detroit brings him back from the 60-day injured list. Though some rustiness is to be expected once Skubal eventually makes his way back to the Tigers rotation, he still makes for a decent pitcher to stash in deeper mixed leagues, given that he's coming off a season in which he turned in a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 117:32 K:BB across 117.2 innings.

Skubal (elbow) covered two innings Sunday in his rehab start for High-A West Michigan, striking out one while allowing one hit and no walks.

The lefty needed just 12 pitches to record his six outs. Considering that Skubal's appearance Sunday was his first in affiliated ball since Aug. 1, 2022 after a long recovery from flexor tendon surgery, he'll likely need to build up to around 5-to-6 innings and/or 75-to-90 pitches on his rehab assignment over the course of around 3-to-4 more rehab starts before he's ready to rejoin the Detroit rotation. In any case, Skubal is the only pitcher among the seven currently residing on Detroit's injured list that's on an active rehab assignment, so he may still be first in line for a return, likely at some point in late June.

Skubal (elbow) will begin a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Sunday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Coming up on a year after undergoing flexor tendon surgery in his left elbow, Skubal is set to return to game action after completing another bullpen session Thursday. He will likely require 4-to-5 starts in the minors as he builds his arm up, putting his estimated return date sometime in late June.

Skubal (elbow) is expected to begin a rehab assignment as long as he bounces back from Tuesday's live batting practice session with no issues, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Skubal has reportedly been impressive in facing live hitters and is about ready to commence with a rehab assignment. He's expected to require 4-to-5 rehab starts before returning, so the left-hander probably won't be an option for the Tigers before late June. He's coming back from flexor tendon surgery.

Skubal (elbow) threw live batting practice Friday at Comerica Park, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Jonathan Schoop was one of the hitters that stood in against Skubal and told reporters that the 26-year-old left-hander looked "nasty." Velocity readings had him reaching 98 mph with his fastball at one point. Skubal is on the road back from August 2022 flexor tendon surgery and could be an option for the Tigers' starting rotation sometime in late June.

Skubal (elbow) is scheduled to throw live batting practice later this week, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The live BP workout will be a significant step forward for Skubal, who has been limited to bullpen sessions over the last month. Nearing the end of his recovery from flexor tendon surgery last August, the 26-year-old southpaw might be a consideration for the Tigers' rotation by the end of June.

Skubal (elbow) will throw his seventh bullpen session Saturday since last year's flexor tendon surgery, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Skubal -- who is 11 months removed from surgery -- has been throwing all of his pitches. He should be cleared to face hitters soon and begin a rehab assignment not long after that. A return by late June seems possible.

Skubal (elbow) will throw another bullpen session Saturday, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Skubal's last bullpen session was Sunday, during which he only threw fastballs. The Tigers still have not set a target date for Skubal's return, but considering he has yet to be cleared to face live hitters, it's possible he stays on the IL beyond his eligible return date of May 29.

Skubal (elbow) tossed a 15-pitch bullpen session Saturday, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Skubal threw exclusively fastballs during the session, which marked his first time taking part in mound work in nearly nine months after he underwent flexor tendon surgery last August. After opening the season on the 60-day injured list, Skubal won't be eligible to make his 2023 debut until May 29, but the Tigers haven't provided a firm target date for him to be activated. A clearer timeline for his debut could come into focus once he completes several more side sessions and faces live hitters in batting practice before advancing to what will likely be a multi-start minor-league rehab assignment.

Skubal (elbow) is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

It will be the first mound work for Skubal since he underwent left flexor tendon surgery last August. The 26-year-old southpaw still has many boxes to check in his rehab, but he could perhaps be an option for the Tigers' starting rotation around early June. He was placed on the 60-day injured list before Opening Day.

Skubal (elbow) is completing a throwing progression and will throw a bullpen this week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Skubal is playing catch for a week before being schedule to throw his first bullpen since undergoing left flexor tendon surgery. It's a major step forward for the southpaw in his hope to return to the Detroit rotation in the summer months. Because of how much time he's missed, Skubal will likely need to make a handful of rehab appearances on top of completing several bullpens before he's a rotation option.

Skubal (elbow) is completing a throwing progression and is playing catch for a week, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Skubal is on the 60-day injured list while dealing with a left elbow sprain. The left-hander will be able to throw -- but not off the mound -- for a week, and the Tigers will determine his next step after. It's likely Subal won't be able to pitch for Detroit until the start of summer.

Skubal was placed on the 60-day injured list by the Tigers on Tuesday as he continues his recovery from left flexor tendon surgery.

The move frees up a 40-man roster spot for waiver claim Freddy Pacheco. Skubal has been throwing on flat ground for a while but is expected to miss at least the first couple months of the season.

Skubal (elbow) is completing his throwing progression and playing catch five times a week, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Skubal is still expected to miss the first couple months of the season, but his steady progression bodes well for a return near the start of June. The left-hander was as good as anyone in Detroit's rotation in 2022, producing a 3.52 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with a 8.9 K/9 over 117.2 innings in 21 starts. He figures to take another step up in 2023 if he can return to full health this summer.

Skubal (elbow) has advanced to flat-ground throwing, according to Chris McCosky of the Detroit News.

Skubal is currently doing around 40 throws on flat ground four times a week, and the hope is that he can get clearance to return to mound work sometime this spring. The 26-year-old left-hander is already ticketed for a season-opening stint on the IL following flexor tendon surgery last August, but he should be an option again for the Tigers around mid-2023.

Skubal (elbow) has been focused on forearm- and grip-strengthening work at this stage of his rehab program and has yet to resume throwing, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Skubal is on the mend from the season-ending surgery he underwent Aug. 17 to repair the flexor muscle in his left elbow. The procedure typically doesn't carry as lengthy of a recovery timeline as Tommy John surgery, but it's worth noting that former Tigers pitcher Matthew Boyd had the same flexor tendon surgery Sept. 27 of last year and didn't begin a minor-league rehab assignment until more than 10 months later. Skubal won't necessarily face a similar recovery timeline, but the young left-hander should be expected to open 2023 on the injured list and miss a large chunk of the upcoming season.

Skubal, who has already been ruled out for the rest of the 2022 season, underwent successful flexor tendon surgery on his left elbow Wednesday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

The 25-year-old was ruled out for the season last week and was set to visit a specialist in Los Angeles, who apparently determined that surgery was necessary. Skubal remains without a recovery timeline for now, so it's unclear if he'll be ready for the start of spring training in February. The lefty made 21 starts for Detroit this season and finished with a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 117:32 K:BB across 117.2 innings.

Skubal is visiting a specialist in Los Angeles on Monday to check on his elbow and isn't on track to return this season, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Skubal was placed on the 60-day injured list Friday, which technically left him enough time to return at the tail end of the season, but it's now official that he won't pitch again in 2022. The lefty's initial diagnosis was merely arm fatigue, but a significantly more serious issue appears to be in play. Whether or not his absence will stretch into next season could become clear after Monday's evaluation.

Manager A.J. Hinch said Friday that Skubal (arm) is scheduled to restart his throwing program within the next couple days, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The left-handed landed on the 10-day IL with arm fatigue earlier this week, and it's an encouraging sign he isn't expected to be shut down from throwing for long. Skubal won't be eligible to be reinstated to the active roster until Aug. 17, but it's unclear if he'll be ready to be activated at that point. Bryan Garcia was promoted to start Friday against the Rays in Skubal's place.

The Tigers placed Skubal on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with left arm fatigue.

According to Chris McCosky of The Detroit News, inflammation was detected in Skubal's forearm after he exited Monday's 5-3 extra-inning loss to the Twins, but the Tigers characterized his injury differently upon deactivating him. Assuming Skubal is in fact dealing with fatigue rather than any sort of forearm strain or structural damage, he should have a shot at returning from the IL when first eligible Aug. 17. Detroit will first have to replace Skubal's rotation spot Friday against the Rays, with the team likely to either treat the contest as a bullpen day or to call up a spot starter from the minors.

Skubal was diagnosed with left forearm inflammation Tuesday and is expected to miss at least one turn through Detroit's starting rotation, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

The left-hander exited Monday's start with left arm fatigue after five scoreless innings, and it now appears he could be headed to the injured list. Skubal has been a bright spot for the Tigers this year with a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 117:32 K:BB over 117.2 innings, and the team is likely to exercise significant caution since he's dealing with a forearm injury.

Skubal left Monday's game against the Twins with left arm fatigue.

Skubal shined in a third straight start but was lifted after five innings with a sore arm.

Skubal allowed two unearned runs on three hits across six innings but did not factor into the decision in Wednesday's 4-3 over the Padres. He walked three and struck out two.

Coming out of the All-Star break, Skubal has now tossed 12 innings without allowing an earned run. It's reminiscent of how the lefty looked earlier in the year, and he's lowered his ERA to 3.67 in the process. It remains to be seen if Skubal can keep this up or if he'll run into a rough patch again, but he certainly looks like Detroit's ace at the moment. He'll aim to keep rolling in his next scheduled start Monday against the Twins.

Skubal (7-8) allowed one unearned run on two hits across six innings to earn the win Thursday against the Athletics. He walked two and struck out nine.

Skubal started the second half of the season with a bang, and it was reminiscent of how he was rolling in the first few months of the year. Perhaps the extra rest helped the lefty, who's now up to 106.2 innings after tossing a career-high 149.1 innings in 2021. It will be interesting to see what Skubal has left in the tank as the season progresses and he potentially eclipses 150 innings, but the 38-55 Tigers will certainly be cautious with the 25-year-old if he shows signs of wearing down. Skubal is slated to take the hill again Tuesday against the Padres.

Skubal (6-8) allowed five runs (four earned) on eight hits across six innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Royals. He had no walks and struck out five.

Skubal allowed two runs across six innings in his last start five days ago, but Wednesday's outing was more in line with other recent results. The lefty has now allowed four earned runs or more in his five of his last eight starts. During that stretch, Skubal has seen his ERA climb from 2.15 to 4.11. His early season success seems to be a distant memory, but he'll look to revert back to that form in his next scheduled appearance July 21 against the Athletics, as he'll get a little extra rest due to the All Star break.

Skubal (6-7) allowed two runs on six hits and a walk over six innings Friday, striking out seven and earning a win over the White Sox.

After coughing up a two-run shot to Luis Robert in the first inning, Skubal fired five shutout frames with little issue. It was an encouraging start after the 25-year-old had given up at least three runs in each of his previous six starts, registering an unsightly 7.80 ERA during that stretch. He now owns a 3.99 ERA with a 97:25 K:BB through 94.2 innings. Skubal is expected to take the mound in Kansas City next week.

Skubal (5-7) allowed five runs on five hits and three walks while striking out one in 4.2 innings to take the loss in Sunday's game against the Royals.

Skubal has been charged with losses in five consecutive starts, and he's failed to last longer than five innings in any of those appearances. The southpaw had a season-low one strikeout during Sunday's start, and the Royals were able to jump out to an early lead. Over his last five outings, he's posted a 9.00 ERA in 23 innings. Skubal projects to make his next start on the road against the White Sox on Friday.

Skubal (5-6) allowed three runs on four hits and four walks with five strikeouts in 4.2 innings, taking the loss Tuesday versus the Giants.

The Giants struck early with a two-run single by Evan Longoria in the first inning. Skubal put another runner aboard in the fifth, and reliever Wily Peralta couldn't pitch his way out of trouble, allowing a two-run single to Mike Yastrzemski that tacked a third run onto Skubal's line. The four walks were a season high for the southpaw, who has walked multiple batters in four straight starts. He's taken the loss in each of those outings, and his ratios continue to trend in the wrong direction with a 3.75 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 89:21 K:BB through 84 innings overall. He'll look to end the skid next week at home versus the Guardians.

Skubal (5-5) allowed six runs on six hits across 4.2 innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Red Sox. He walked three and struck out five.

Skubal dropped his third straight decision, and the lefty has struggled during this stretch, allowing 15 earned runs across 13.2 innings. It's been quite the reversal for Skubal, who had a stellar 2.33 ERA before the rough patch. His current 3.63 ERA still looks pretty good, though it might not stay below 4.00 for long if he keeps pitching like this. The 25-year-old will look to get back on track in his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Giants.

Skubal (5-4) took a five-inning loss Friday against the Rangers, allowing five runs on eight hits while striking out four and walking two.

Skubal is on a rough stretch in his last three games allowing a total of 13 earned runs and three home runs, giving him a 4.70 ERA in June. He was mostly inefficient against the Rangers on Friday, throwing 62 of 100 pitches for strikes in five innings. The eight hits on Friday were the most that Skubal has allowed in a game this season. The lefty also allowed the second most runs (5) and threw the second fewest strikeouts (4) of his 2022 campaign thus far. Skubal will look to turn things around in his next appearance.

Skubal (5-3) took the loss Sunday against Toronto, allowing four runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out five in four innings.

After pitching well through the first three innings, Skubal was touched up for four runs in the fourth, including four extra-base hits, and needed 34 pitches to complete the frame. It was the most runs given up in a start by the lefty since April 28, ending a streak of seven straight starts where he pitched at least five innings and allowed three runs or fewer. Despite the poor showing, the 25-year-old is still having an excellent year with a 2.71 ERA and 75:12 K:BB in 69.1 innings. His next start will likely be at the end of next week against Texas.

Skubal (5-2) picked up the win Thursday in Pittsburgh, striking out nine in seven innings while allowing three runs on six hits and a hit batsman.

Skubal gave up a run in the second and a two-run homer in the fourth. He was efficient Tuesday, getting through seven innings on 92 pitches. The lefty has gone seven innings in each of his last three starts. Since the start of May, the 25-year-old has been superb and has a 1.60 ERA and 50:7 K:BB across 45 innings in seven starts. His next start will likely come early next week against the White Sox.

Skubal will start Tuesday's game against the Pirates, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The Tigers previously announced Skubal would have his start pushed back to Wednesday due to the potential for a rain delay after the start of Tuesday's contest, but he'll end up taking the mound after the start of the game was delayed instead by a couple hours. The 25-year-old has been dominant over his past five starts with a 0.84 ERA, 0.75 WHIP and 32:7 K:BB across 32 innings.

Skubal won't start as scheduled Tuesday against the Pirates due to potential inclement weather and will instead start Wednesday's series finale.

The Tigers don't want to waste their ace with rain delays possible Wednesday, so Skubal will have his outing pushed back by one day. Wily Peralta will start a bullpen game Tuesday in his place.

Skubal (4-2) tossed seven scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Twins. He allowed two hits and a walk, while striking out six.

The 20-30 Tigers aren't garnering a lot of buzz, but Skubal is certainly worthy of attention at the moment. The lefty now has a sparkling 2.15 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 61 strikeouts across 58.2 innings. Skubal showed signs of a breakout last season, especially with his 164 strikeouts across 149.1 innings, but the 25-year-old has taken it to another level in 2022. He'll look to keep it rolling in his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Pirates.

Skubal allowed three runs on five hits across seven innings but did not factor into the decision in Thursday's win over the Guardians. He walked one and struck out five.

Skubal probably deserves more than the three wins he has in nine starts this season, but Detroit has been sluggish offensively. The lefty has still pitched great with a 2.44 ERA, 1.03 WHIP and 55 strikeouts across 51.2 innings this year. With Eduardo Rodriguez (ribs) and Casey Mize (elbow) both on the injured list at the moment, Skubal has emerged as the team's clear ace. He'll look to keep it rolling in his next scheduled outing Tuesday as part of a doubleheader against the Twins.

Skubal (shin) completed his between-starts bullpen session Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Assuming Skubal's left shin isn't aching too much following the side session, he looks like he'll be good to go with few restrictions (if any) when his next turn in the rotation comes up Thursday at home versus the Guardians. Skubal's previous start over the weekend against the Guardians was cut short after he took a comebacker off the shin.

Skubal (lower leg) has a bruise on his left shin but is scheduled to make his next turn through the rotation Thursday against the Guardians, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The 25-year-old had Friday's start cut short after being struck by a line drive, but the injury appears to be a minor concern. Skubal still finished with five shutout innings and has a 21:5 K:BB and 0.83 WHIP over 18 scoreless frames in his past three outings. The lefty will still receive an extra day between starts to rest up, so he'll take on Cleveland at home rather than pitching Wednesday at Minnesota.

Skubal was diagnosed with a left leg contusion after exiting Friday's game against the Guardians, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Skubal was hit by a comebacker at the end of the fifth inning Friday and immediately went to the clubhouse with a trainer after limping off the field. He'll be reevaluated by the Tigers' medical staff Saturday but should tentatively be considered day-to-day. If he's cleared to make his next turn through the rotation, he projects to make his next start on the road against Minnesota on Wednesday.

Skubal was removed from Friday's game against Cleveland after taking a liner off his leg, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Skubal was able to limp off the field after being hit by a comebacker to end the fifth inning, but he went to the clubhouse with a trainer and was replaced in the bottom of the sixth. Prior to his departure, the southpaw allowed four hits and no walks while striking out five in five scoreless innings. The nature and severity of his injury aren't yet clear, and whether he's forced to miss time remains to be seen.

Skubal (3-2) allowed three hits and two walks while striking out 11 in six scoreless innings to earn the win over the Orioles on Sunday.

Skubal gave up six runs (five earned) during his final start in April, but he's been dominant over his first three May outings. The southpaw has posted three consecutive quality starts, and he matched his career high with 11 strikeouts during Sunday's victory. Since the start of May, Skubal has recorded a 0.95 ERA, 25:5 K:BB and 0.89 WHIP in 19 innings. He projects to make his next start on the road against Cleveland on Saturday.

Skubal (2-2) tossed seven scoreless innings to earn the win in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Athletics. He allowed three hits and three walks while striking out five.

Skubal allowed only two runs in his last start but didn't get any run support, so he decided to be even stingier Tuesday, which helped him even his record. It was the second time this year that the lefty has tossed at least six scoreless innings, and his ERA is down to a stellar 2.94. Skubal also has 34 strikeouts against just six walks across 33.2 innings, as his breakout seems to be underway. The 25-year-old's next scheduled outing is set for Sunday against the Orioles.

Skubal allowed just two runs on six hits across six innings but did not factor into the decision in Thursday's loss to the Astros. He didn't walk anyone and struck out nine.

A pair of solo home runs provided all the Houston offense against Skubal, as the lefty otherwise stymied a tough lineup. However, he got zero run support while he was in the game and would have taken his third loss of the season if not for a Jeimer Candelario two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning. Skubal probably deserves more than one win with his 3.04 ERA and 29:3 K:BB across 26.2 innings, but the Detroit offense has been stagnant this year. He'll look to keep pitching well in his next scheduled start Tuesday against the Athletics.

Skubal (1-2) allowed six runs (three earned) on six hits across five innings to take the loss Thursday against the Twins. He walked two and struck out four.

The Tigers committed four total errors in this one, which certainly didn't do Skubal or the three relievers any favors. The lefty now has a losing record but has pitched well overall with a 3.05 ERA and 20 strikeouts across 20.2 innings this season, so wins should come if he gets more run support and some better defense behind him. Skubal will look to even up his record in his next scheduled start Wednesday against an exploitable Pittsburgh lineup.

Skubal (1-1) pitched six scoreless innings to earn the win Saturday against the Rockies. He allowed five hits and struck out six.

The Tigers provided 13 runs on offense, which was more than enough for Skubal, who dominated Colorado across six innings of work. The lefty allowed four earned runs in his first start of the season, but over his last two outings, he's given up just one unearned run across 11.2 innings. That's allowed Skubal to lower his ERA to a dazzling 2.30, and he could be on the cusp of a breakout season. He'll look to keep it going in his next scheduled start Thursday against the Twins.

Skubal won't start as scheduled Friday versus the Rockies since the game was postponed due to inclement weather, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Skubal's outing should be pushed back only one day since the contest will be made up via a doubleheader Saturday. The 25-year-old has a 3.72 ERA, 1.24 WHIP and 10:1 K:BB over 9.2 innings through his first two starts of 2022.

Skubal allowed one unearned run on four hits in 5.2 innings while striking out seven in a 2-1 win Friday in Kansas City. He did not factor into the decision.

The lone run given up by Skubal came after a two-out error extended the fourth inning. 15 of the 17 outs recorded by the lefty came via the strikeout or a groundout. After a subpar first start, Skubal put together a great showing in his second outing. The 25-year-old has one walk and 10 strikeouts in his first two starts. His next start is scheduled for Wednesday against the Yankees.

Skubal (0-1) allowed five runs (four earned) on seven hits and a walk over four innings Sunday, striking out three and taking a loss against the White Sox.

The White Sox chipped away at Skubal for his entire outing, plating two runs in the first inning, two in the third and one in the fourth. He tossed 79 pitches (50 strikes) and produced nine swinging strikes. The 25-year-old southpaw looked terrific this spring, fanning 21 batters with a 1.32 ERA through 13.2 frames. Skubal is projected to start in Kansas City next week.

Skubal tossed five scoreless innings in Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Blue Jays. He allowed five hits and struck out eight.

Skubal wrapped up his spring work with a tidy 1.32 ERA and 21 strikeouts across 13.2 innings. The lefty will likely make his regular season debut either this weekend against the White Sox or early next week against Boston. Skubal posted a 4.34 ERA and 164 strikeouts across 149.1 innings last year, and based on his Grapefruit League results, a breakout performance could be on tap in 2022.

Skubal tossed four scoreless innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He allowed three hits and a walk, while striking out five.

Skubal continued a strong run this spring, as he now has a 2.08 ERA across 8.2 Grapefruit League innings with 13 strikeouts. The lefty took a step forward last season following an uneven rookie campaign in 2020, and he certainly has big strikeout upside after fanning 164 batters across 149.1 innings in 2021. If Skubal can pitch a bit deeper into games, he could be primed for a breakout in 2022.

Skubal is slated to make his spring debut Sunday against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Skubal will follow Eduardo Rodriguez and Casey Mize in the spring rotation, and that will likely be the order to begin the regular season as well. Skubal pitched reasonably well in his sophomore season last year, recording a 4.34 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 164 strikeouts across 149.1 innings. If the lefty continues to improve his craft and is able to increase his workload, he could be primed for a breakout in 2022.

Skubal didn't factor into the decision Thursday against Minnesota after allowing five runs on six hits and a walk across 3.1 innings, striking out one.

The left-hander didn't have his best stuff Thursday and allowed three homers, but the opposing starter, Joe Ryan, struggled as well and this allowed Skubal to end the season with another no-decision. He hasn't recorded a win since he fired six scoreless innings against the Orioles on Aug. 11, and he has gone 0-2 with a 5.18 ERA across 33 innings (eight appearances) since then.

Skubal pitched four scoreless innings in a no-decision Saturday against Kansas City, giving up just one hit to go with one strikeout.

The 24-year-old had his workload limited once again, but he was nearly perfect in his four innings of work, limiting the Royals to just an Edward Olivares single while registering 32 of his 45 pitches for strikes. Skubal has gone 8-12 in 30 appearances (28 starts) this season, posting a 1.24 WHIP and 163:46 K:BB over 146 innings.

Skubal allowed a hit and a walk while striking out six over three scoreless innings in a no-decision versus Tampa Bay on Sunday.

The southpaw has now seen short starts in his last two outings, throwing just 49 pitches (34 strikes) Sunday after a 50-pitch appearance Monday. Skubal has been fairly effective, but Detroit is likely to manage the 24-year-old's workload the rest of the way, effectively eliminating his chances of adding to his win total if he continues to start games. He has a 4.21 ERA, 1.27 WHIP and 160:46 K:BB through 139 innings. Skubal projects for a rematch in Tampa Bay next weekend.

Skubal allowed two runs on four hits over three innings in Monday's loss to Pittsburgh. He struck out four and did not factor in the decision.

Skubal served up a two-run shot to Kevin Newman in the first inning before recording an out but he settled in after that. He retired the final eight batters he faced and threw 36-of-50 pitches for strikes. The 24-year-old southpaw has given up two or fewer runs in five of his last six outings, lowering his season ERA to 4.30. Skubal is projected to face Milwaukee at home next week.

Skubal allowed two runs on three hits and a walk while striking out 10 in five innings of Wednesday's 3-2 loss against the Cardinals. He did not factor into the decision.

Two solo shots by Paul Goldschmidt were essentially the only blemishes on Skubal's outing, and considering the high strikeout total, his pitch count of 85 was pretty impressive. The lefty has now allowed two runs or fewer in four consecutive starts en route to a 1.59 ERA in the month of August. Skubal's second big-league season has been a solid one, as indicated by his 4.01 ERA, 1.26 WHIP and 144:42 K:BB in 128 innings. He's expected to make his next start Tuesday against the Athletics.

Skubal (8-11) allowed just two runs across 6.2 innings but took the loss Wednesday against the Angels. He gave up six hits and struck out seven.

Skubal pitched well, but he and his offensive mates ran into the buzzsaw that is Shohei Ohtani, who limited the Tigers to one run on the mound across eight innings and also blasted his 40th home run of the season. Skubal's only mistake was a first inning home run by Justin Upton with a runner on. The lefty otherwise shut down the Los Angeles hitters, and he encouragingly didn't issue any walks. Skubal will carry a 4.02 ERA into his next scheduled start, which is slated to come next Wednesday against the Cardinals.

Skubal (8-10) tossed six scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Orioles. He allowed five hits and a walk while striking out six.

Skubal was excellent for the Tigers on Wednesday and has now tossed 11 scoreless innings over his last two starts. While the 8-10 record doesn't look amazing, the lefty does lead the team in wins, and his 4.10 ERA is a step in the right direction after recording a 5.63 ERA during his 2020 rookie campaign. Skubal has shown good strikeout stuff throughout his time in the majors, as he now has 164 strikeouts across 148.1 career MLB innings. If the 24-year-old can continue to limit the free passes like he did in this outing, he has the talent to keep posting good numbers. Skubal lines up to face the Angels on Tuesday in his next scheduled start.

Skubal (7-10) earned the win Thursday after blanking the Red Sox across five innings. He allowed five hits and a walk while striking out four.

Despite some sloppy defensive plays for Skubal, he managed to hold things together while blanking his opponent for just the third time this season. The 24-year-old seemed to put his long-ball heavy woes behind him Thursday after surrendering eight homers across his four previous starts. Skubal will carry an improved 4.32 ERA and 1.31 WHIP into his next projected matchup Wednesday at Baltimore.

Skubal (6-10) took the loss Friday as the Tigers fell 4-3 to the Orioles, giving up four runs on seven hits -- including three home runs -- and a walk over 5.2 innings. He struck out four.

Things could have been worse for the lefty, as all three O's homers were solo shots, but keeping the ball in the yard has become a major problem for Skubal. He's served up eight homers in his last four starts, going 1-3 over that stretch with a 5.16 ERA despite a 1.06 WHIP. His upside remains intriguing, but he'll be a tough pitcher to rely on until he solves this issue.

Skubal (6-8) allowed one run on four hits while striking out four over six innings, getting the win in Detroit's 4-1 victory over Texas on Tuesday night.

Skubal looked like he was headed for a rough night after allowing a double and a single in the first inning, however the Tigers were able to nab Rangers left fielder Eli White on an attempted steal of home to get the young left-hander out of the inning. From that point forward, Skubal allowed just two more hits over the course of a stellar six inning outing. While the four strikeouts are a little disappointing, the Seattle University product didn't walk a batter for the first time since April 25. His next start will likely come Sunday against the Royals.

Skubal (5-8) lost Thursday's 5-3 game at the hands of the Twins, allowing five runs (three earned) on six hits and a walk with five strikeouts in six innings.

Skubal had only surrendered two runs through six innings but permitted a game-tying Miguel Sano home run, single and error to begin the seventh before departing. The latter two eventually scored and Skubal was saddled with the loss despite the quality start, his first in eight turns.

Skubal (5-7) earned the win Saturday against the White Sox despite allowing five runs on eight hits and a walk while fanning six across five innings.

Skubal left the game before the beginning of the sixth after tossing 94 pitches (65 strikes) and while his numbers do not impressive, the offense backed him up enough to give him his fifth win of the campaign. This outing ended a streak of eight appearances allowing three or fewer runs (with four quality starts on that stretch) and now his ERA stands at 4.35 for the season. He's scheduled to pitch again next week on the road against Minnesota.

Skubal allowed a run on one hit and three walks while striking out nine in seven innings Sunday versus Houston. He did not factor in the decision.

Were it not for an RBI single from Akil Baddoo in the bottom of the seventh, Skubal could have ended up with a hard-luck loss. Instead, he'll settle for a quality start in his longest outing of the year, which saw him throw 102 pitches (62 strikes). The southpaw has a 4.06 ERA, 1.36 WHIP and 94:36 K:BB across 77.2 innings. Across his last 10 starts, he's only allowed more than three runs twice as he settles into his second major-league campaign. He projects to make his next start versus the AL Central-leading White Sox next weekend.

Skubal allowed two runs across 4.2 innings and did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's win over the Cardinals. He gave up four hits and two walks while striking out four.

Skubal needed just one more out to qualify for his fifth win of the season, but the lefty tossed 97 pitches to retire 14 batters, so manager A.J. Hinch decided not to push him any further. The 24-year-old came into Tuesday's start having gone five innings or more in eight straight outings, and even though he was less efficient in this one, he still put the Tigers in a position to grab the victory. Skubal now has a 4.33 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 85 strikeouts across 70.2 innings this season. He lines up to face the Astros in his next scheduled start Sunday.

Skubal (4-7) allowed three runs on six hits and two walks with seven strikeouts in six innings to earn the win versus Kansas City on Wednesday.

The southpaw gave up a solo home run to Adalberto Mondesi and a two-run shot to Salvador Perez. Skubal has had some trouble with the long ball this year, as he's now allowed six homers in 14 appearances (12 starts). The 24-year-old has a 4.36 ERA, 1.45 WHIP and 81:31 K:BB across 66 innings. All four of his wins have come within his last six starts, and he hasn't given up more than three earned runs in any outing in that span. Skubal lines up for a home start versus St. Louis next week.

Skubal didn't factor into the decision Friday against the White Sox after giving up four runs (three earned) on seven hits and three walks while fanning six across six innings.

Skubal posted his second quality start of the season, and both have come over his last three outings. In fact, the left-hander has been pitching well of late and has allowed three or fewer runs in each of his last five outings, posting a 2.67 ERA and an excellent 14.3 K/9 in that span (27 innings).

Skubal (3-7) earned the win Saturday against the White Sox, allowing one run on four hits and three walks while punching out 11 across five innings.

Skubal entered Saturday's start coming off a dominant outing in which he struck out eight across six scoreless innings against the Yankees. Although he wasn't especially efficient Saturday, his swing-and-miss stuff was very present against a dangerous White Sox lineup. Following the strong outing, Skubal now has a 4.33 ERA to go along with a 68:26 K:BB through 54 innings this season. He lines up to take the hill again Friday in a rematch with the White Sox.

Skubal (2-7) earned the win Sunday against the Yankees after tossing six scoreless innings, giving up three hits and three walks while striking out eight.

Skubal clinched his second win of the campaign in dominant fashion, as he recorded his first quality start of the season while also fanning at least eight for the fourth time over his last five appearances. Skubal owns a 39:9 K:BB over that five-game stretch during the current month and will try to keep things going in his next start, scheduled for next week against the White Sox on the road.

Skubal (1-7) was charged with the loss Tuesday against Cleveland after allowing two runs on six hits and a walk while striking out nine over five innings.

For the second straight start, Skubal whiffed a season-high tying nine batters, throwing 55 of 93 pitches for strikes this time around. After giving up a leadoff solo homer to Cesar Hernandez in the first inning, the 24-year-old straightened things out, faltering once more in the fourth inning when he gave up a single and a double, allowing a run to score on a groundout. Per usual, Skubal did not receive enough run support from his teammates, straddling him with his seventh loss of the year, tied for the most in the majors. Even still, his 5.23 ERA and 1.51 WHIP aren't doing the southpaw any favors. Skubal has a tough battle ahead during his next projected start Sunday against the Yankees.

Skubal (1-6) earned the win over Seattle on Wednesday, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over five innings. He struck out nine.

The southpaw got off the schneid after losing his first six decisions of the campaign. Skubal notched a season-high nine strikeouts in the contest and was in control after yielding two runs in the first inning. He induced an impressive 18 swinging strikes and lowered his season ERA to 5.45. Skubal has shown marked improvement over his past three appearances, logging a 4.50 ERA and a 22:5 K:BB across 16 innings. His next start is expected to take place at home against Cleveland early next week.

Skubal (0-6) took the loss Friday as the Tigers fell 4-2 to the Cubs, giving up four runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings. He struck out five.

The young southpaw continues to come up short in his quest for his first win of 2021, but he did toss 64 of 95 pitches for strikes in what was his longest outing of the season to date. Skubal will carry a 5.73 ERA and 31:17 K:BB through 33 innings into his next start.

Skubal (0-5) took the loss Friday versus Minnesota. He allowed two runs on four hits and two walks with eight strikeouts in five innings.

Skubal gave up solo home runs to Kyle Garlick and Jorge Polanco, which accounted for all the runs against the 24-year-old starter. Through 27 innings, Skubal has a 5.67 ERA, 1.59 WHIP and 26:16 K:BB in seven appearances. He's now surrendered 10 home runs -- cutting his walk rate and keeping the ball in the yard will be key factors in the southpaw's development this season. Skubal projects to make his next start at home versus Kansas City next week.

Skubal (0-4) allowed four runs on five hits and two walks while striking out one in three innings to take the loss against the Yankees on Friday.

Skubal had been piggybacking with Michael Fulmer recently, but he started Friday's contest. However, he was hit hard early in the contest and gave up runs in each of the first three innings prior to his removal. As a result, Skubal was forced to settle for his fourth loss in his last five appearances. The southpaw now carries a 6.14 ERA and 1.68 WHIP in 22 innings this season. He could make his next appearance on the road against Boston on Thursday.

Skubal will start Friday against the Yankees, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Skubal was expected to pitch in some capacity in this game, but he had been piggybacking with Michael Fulmer recently. Instead of continuing with that arrangement, Fulmer will be available out of the bullpen Wednesday and Thursday. Skubal has not thrown more than four innings in an outing since his first appearance of the year, when he went 5.1 innings against Cleveland on April 4.

Skubal (0-3) allowed two runs on four hits and no walks while striking out three in 2.2 innings to take the loss against the Royals on Sunday.

Skubal pitched in a piggyback role behind Michael Fulmer once again Sunday. He tossed 61 pitches across his 2.2 innings, but he was charged with his third loss of the year since the Tigers' offense failed to record any runs. Skubal has now posted a 5.21 ERA and 1.58 WHIP in 19 innings this season.

Skubal is slated to work in relief Sunday against the Royals after Michael Fulmer makes an abbreviated start, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Detroit manager A.J. Hinch didn't specify how long Fulmer would go and didn't say Skubal will follow him immediately, but the lefty should work at least a handful of innings in Sunday's game. Skubal last appeared on Wednesday, when he pitched three scoreless innings in relief following a four-inning start by Fulmer, so that could give some idea of how things will break down as long as the two pitchers are working in a tandem.

Skubal pitched three scoreless innings, allowing three hits and three walks while striking out two in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader versus the Pirates.

Skubal piggybacked with Michael Fulmer, and the two pitchers were able to preserve the Tigers' bullpen for the nightcap. Skubal was the more effective of the two, although he allowed more baserunners than Fulmer. The 24-year-old Skubal has a 4.96 ERA, 1.59 WHIP, 14:12 k:BB and a 0-2 record through 16.1 innings this year. For now, the southpaw is expected to work in as a multi-inning reliever as the Tigers manage his innings in 2021.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Skubal will serve as a piggyback starter behind Michael Fulmer in the first game of Wednesday's doubleheader with the Pirates, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Hinch initially planned for Skubal to piggyback Spencer Turnbull (COVID-19 injured list) in the latter's season debut, but the team elected to alter its pitching schedule following Tuesday's postponement. The skipper noted that Fulmer will work about 2-to-3 innings before turning the game over to Skubal, who will likely face a similar limitation with his workload.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirmed that Skubal will pitch Wednesday against the Pirates in a piggyback outing behind starter Spencer Turnbull, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

With Detroit bringing Turnbull back from the COVID-19 injured list this week, Hinch previously said that Skubal would temporarily move to the bullpen and work as a tandem starter for one of the team's three games against Pittsburgh. Given that the Tigers planned to limit Turnbull's pitch count in his first start of the season, Wednesday always looked like the most logical day for Skubal to pick up some work. Hinch said over the weekend that managing the innings of Skubal and Casey Mize remains a priority for the organization, so both pitchers could end up moving in and out of the rotation throughout the season as the Tigers look to regulate their workloads.

Skubal will pitch but won't start during this week's series against the Pirates, which begins Tuesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The 24-year-old has a 6.08 ERA, 1.50 WHIP and 12:9 K:BB over 13.1 innings through three starts this season, and Spencer Turnbull (COVID-19 protocols) is set to come off the injured list and make his season debut Wednesday. Michael Fulmer will serve as Detroit's No. 5 starter and has surrendered four runs through 12 frames. Skubal could rejoin the rotation later this season, but for now it appears he's been relegated to the bullpen.

Skubal (0-2) allowed one earned run on two hits and walked four while striking out five over four innings of work in a loss to the Athletics on Thursday.

The lefty continues to improve as he made his third start of the season for Detroit. The 24-year-old threw only 46 of his 88 pitches for strikes and still struggled with his command, but managed to escape with minimal damage given his impressive arsenal of pitches. Skubal's next chance to take the rubber will be on Wednesday against the Pirates.

Skubal (0-1) gave up six runs on five hits and three walks while fanning three across four innings Saturday against the Indians. He was tagged with the loss.

Skubal delivered a strong performance in his season debut, falling just two out short of posting a quality start, but he was unable to repeat such feat here and didn't even return to the game for the fifth inning. He remains a highly-touted prospect and that means there will be a few ups-and-downs with him this year, and this is an outing he'd probably want to forget as quickly as possible.

Skubal allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while striking out four over 5.1 innings in a loss to the Indians on Sunday.

The young lefty was impressive on Sunday, yet he fell two outs short of a quality start. The 24-year-old debuted in 2020 and will have a lot of eyes on him moving forward given how highly touted of a prospect he is. Skubal will take the rubber against the Indians again this upcoming Saturday.

Tigers manager AJ Hinch informed Skubal on Wednesday that he will be included on the Opening Day roster, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Though Hinch hasn't explicitly said that Skubal will open the season in a starting role, the 24-year-old lefty likely would have been optioned to the minors if Detroit didn't have a spot in the rotation open for him. With Spencer Turnbull set to begin the season on the COVID-19 injured list and Michael Fulmer having been shifted to a bullpen role in his last spring appearance, Skubal is expected to be part of a five-man rotation that includes Matthew Boyd, Jose Urena, Casey Mize and Julio Teheran. Skubal posted a 5.63 ERA and gave up nine home runs in just 32 innings in 2020, but his 19.4 K-BB% was an excellent mark for a rookie pitcher.

Skubal allowed two earned runs across four innings in Tuesday's Grapefruit League game against the Yankees. He gave up five hits and five walks, while striking out three.

This was Skubal's worst outing of the spring, as it's the first time he's given up a run, but at least he was able to limit the damage despite allowing a ton of baserunners. The young lefty has probably done enough to earn a rotation spot, though the Tigers have some decisions to make with pitchers such as Skubal, Casey Mize, Michael Fulmer and Julio Teheran, who are battling for spots behind Matthew Boyd and Spencer Turnbull.

Skubal pitched three scoreless innings in Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Phillies. He allowed one hit and three walks, while striking out six.

The three walks were the only blemish for the lefty, as he was otherwise completely locked in across his 70 pitches. Skubal has now tossed eight scoreless innings this spring with 12 strikeouts, and if there was any doubt about him securing a rotation spot to start the season, he's probably put that to rest. The 24-year-old posted a 5.63 ERA and 37 strikeouts across 32 innings in his MLB debut last season, and he could be poised for a step forward in 2021.

Skubal pitched two scoreless innings in Saturday's Grapefruit League game against the Orioles. He allowed one hit and struck out two.

Casey Mize and Matt Manning might have a little more hype, but Skubal is another promising young arm in Detroit. The lefty looked sharp in his spring debut and he's hoping to build off an uneven MLB debut in 2020, when he posted a 5.63 ERA and 1.22 WHIP across eight games (seven starts). Skubal did strike out 37 batters in his 32 innings of work last season, though he also averaged 3.1 walks per nine innings. If the 24-year-old can exhibit better control in 2021, he certainly has the stuff to put up solid numbers.

Skubal said he is working to add a splitter to his pitch arsenal in spring training, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Skubal said he's modeling his new pitch after fellow young pitcher Casey Mize. "If I could take Casey's splitter -- that's a pitch that I'm learning -- so if I could take Casey's splitter and just add it right to my arsenal, I would really like that," Skubal said. The 24-year-old lefty threw a fastball 58.9 percent of the time last season and mixed in a changeup, but the splitter could become his new out pitch if it develops. Skubal is vying for a rotation spot out of spring training and is one of several promising pitching prospects within the Detroit organization.

Skubal will be competing for a spot in the Tigers' rotation during Spring Training according to executive vice president of baseball operation Al Avila, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Skubal and Casey Mize will both enter camp looking to nab a spot on Detroit's staff. Avila noted that both hurlers could wind up in the rotation come April, but also hinted at the notion that they could be competing against each other for a roster spot. Skubal posted a 5.63 ERA, 1.22 WHIP and 37:11 K:BB across 32 innings in 2020.

Skubal (1-4) allowed two runs on two hits and one walk while striking out six over five innings Sunday as he earned the win against the Royals.

Skubal served as the primary pitcher in the regular-season finale, and he began his outing with two scoreless innings. However, he gave up solo home runs to lead off the fourth and fifth innings, which gave the Royals a lead that the Tigers' offense couldn't overcome. The 23-year-old showed promise in his first taste of major-league action in 2020, posting a 5.63 ERA and 37:11 K:BB over 32 innings across eight starts.

Skubal will pitch out of the bullpen following an opener Sunday against the Royals, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Each of Skubal's first seven MLB appearances have come as a starter, though his workload looks more like that of a multi-inning relief pitcher, as he's averaged less than four innings per appearance. He'll handle a handful of innings Sunday, but it will be Jordan Zimmermann on the hill to start the game.

Skubal didn't factor into the decision in Tuesday's contest between the Tigers and the Twins. He allowed two runs on four hits and two walks while fanning six across 3.2 innings.

Skubal hasn't completed four innings in four of his seven starts this season, but he still has found a way to earn value -- he has fanned at least six in three of his last four starts. He can't be trusted to pitch deep into games, but Skubal has shown the ability to miss bats and will try to close out the season on a strong note in Detroit's season finale at Kansas City on Sunday.

Skubal allowed two runs on four hits across 3.2 innings in Tuesday's loss to the Twins. He walked two and struck out six.

It was a mixed bag for Skubal, as he showed good swing-and-miss stuff but was also taken deep twice. The young lefty was removed in the fourth inning after a single, a walk and a hit batter loaded the bases with two outs. Skubal now has a 6.00 ERA this season, though his 31 strikeouts in just 27 innings offers a glimpse at his upside. The 23-year-old is lined up to pitch the season finale Sunday against the Royals to wrap up his rookie campaign.

Skubal (1-3) allowed three runs (two earned) on four hits and no walks while striking out eight across six innings to take the loss Wednesday against the Royals.

Skubal was a tough-luck loser as he was outdueled by Brady Singer. He surrendered a two-run home run to the third batter he faced, but settled in to strike out a career-best eight hitters. That was backed by an impressive 17 swinging strikes, a positive step in the right direction for Skubal. It's been an up and down rookie season for him, as he has a 6.17 ERA but a promising 25:8 K:BB across 23.1 frames. He'll line up to take his next start Tuesday at Minnesota.

Skubal (1-2) took the loss in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cardinals, surrendering six runs on three hits and four walks over two-plus innings. He struck out three.

The young southpaw unraveled in the third inning, as the first four batters he faced all reached base and Joe Jimenez then allowed all his inherited runners to score after Skubal got the hook. Skubal's ERA jumped over two and a half runs as a result of the debacle, and he'll carry a 7.27 mark with a 17:8 K:BB through 17.1 big-league innings into his next outing Wednesday, at home against the Royals.

Skubal pitched six innings of one-run ball but did not factor into the decision in Saturday's loss to the Twins. He allowed just two hits and two walks, while striking out six.

Skubal has shown improvement in each one of his four MLB starts. Over his past two outings, the lefty has limited a strong Minnesota lineup to three runs across 11 innings, and Saturday marked his first quality start as a big leaguer. The six strikeouts were also a new career best for Skubal. The 23-year-old will look to build on this positive outing his next time out, which is slated to come during a doubleheader Thursday against the Cardinals.

Skubal (1-1) allowed two runs over five innings to earn the win in Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. He gave up three hits and no walks, while striking out two.

Skubal earned his first MLB win in his third start, and it was easily the young lefty's best performance to date. He had allowed five runs on 10 hits across 4.1 innings coming into Saturday's contest, but he was able to cut down on the number of baserunners he allowed, and he did so against a strong Minnesota lineup. Skubal now has a 6.75 ERA and is scheduled to make his next start Friday against this same Twins team.

Skubal won't start as scheduled Friday as the doubleheader against the Twins was postponed due to weather, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

The start of Game 1 had already been delayed, and the prospects of playing for the rest of the day weren't promising, leading to the postponement. A doubleheader will now be scheduled for Saturday, but the second game from Friday likely won't be made up until a later date. It's unclear if the Tigers plan to adjust their starting rotation or simply push everyone back another day.

Skubal will start Game 1 of Friday's doubleheader against the Twins, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

The 23-year-old was originally slated to start Game 2, but the Tigers decided to make a late change to their rotation plans. Skubal has covered 4.1 innings over his first two starts, allowing five runs on 10 hits with a 6:2 K:BB.

Skubal allowed one earned run on three hits and a walk across 2.1 innings in a no-decision against Cleveland Sunday. He struck out five.

Skubal looked better than he did in his first MLB start, when he was tagged for four runs on seven hits across two innings of work. The lefty still wasn't allowed to go very deep into the game, as the team pulled him after he tossed 69 pitches. Skubal is considered a solid prospect, so Detroit will likely keep him in the rotation moving forward and possibly ramp up his pitch count to build him up for 2021 and beyond. The rookie is lined up to face a strong Minnesota lineup on Friday in his next scheduled start.

Skubal (0-1) allowed four runs on seven hits across two innings to take the loss Tuesday against the White Sox. He walked one and struck out one.

Skubal should have a bright future in Detroit, but his MLB debut was an outing he'd surely like to forget. It started with a leadoff home run by Tim Anderson followed by two more singles, and the 23-year-old lefty ran into trouble again in the second inning, as he allowed four more hits in the frame. Detroit has now lost seven straight games, and with the Tigers possibly slipping out of contention, Skubal should get a decently long leash as he gets his feet wet in the majors. He figures to make another start Sunday against Cleveland.

Skubal's contract was selected by the Tigers as expected ahead of his scheduled debut Tuesday against the White Sox.

Skubal was dominant at the Double-A level last season, posting a 2.13 ERA and an incredible 48.2 percent strikeout rate over nine starts. He'll be making a big jump to a much higher level of competition, but that level of dominance at the minor-league level suggests he has the chance to succeed right away. He isn't likely to put up big numbers in his debut Tuesday, however, as he's not expected to throw more than 50 pitches.

Skubal isn't expected to throw more than 50 pitches in his season debut Tuesday against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Skubal has been built up to roughly that number of pitches during his work at the Tigers' secondary site. While an approximately three-inning start isn't all that enticing for fantasy owners, Skubal has a chance to produce strong results on a per-inning basis if his 48.2 percent strikeout rate in nine starts at Double-A Erie last season is any indication. That's of course not a ton of experience in the upper minors, however, and he'll be skipping Triple-A entirely, so there's no guarantee he has immediate success at the big-league level.

Skubal was called up by the Tigers on Monday and will make his big-league debut Tuesday against the White Sox, Evan Woodbery of MLive.com reports.

Both Skubal and Casey Mize will make their debuts this week, with Mize set to start Wednesday. Mize has the greater reputation of the pair, as he was the first-overall pick in the 2018 draft in which Skubal was taken in the ninth round, but Skubal has been the more dominant arm thus far in his professional career. Neither pitcher has reached Triple-A, but Skubal was incredible in his nine starts for Double-A Erie last season, posting a 2.13 ERA that was backed up by an absurd 48.2 percent strikeout rate. It's unclear how close he'll come to that number at a much higher level of competition, as he doesn't have much of note in his repertoire outside of his excellent fastball. The pitch has earned rave reviews from scouts thanks to its combination of movement and velocity, however, and it could continue to carry him as he begins his big-league career.

Skubal (undisclosed) was cleared to join the Tigers' 60-player pool and was assigned to the alternate training site.

The 23-year-old has been absent from summer training for undisclosed reasons and was on the injured list, but he's now set to begin working out at the alternate site. Skubal figures to require some time before reaching game readiness, but he was never likely to see the majors early in the season since he's never seen action at the Triple-A level. The left-hander started 2019 at High-A Lakeland but earned a promotion to Double-A Erie, where he posted a 2.13 ERA, 1.02 WHIP and 82:18 K:BB over 42.1 innings.