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Tarik Skubal on Paternity Leave, Aiming for Cy Young Return

7/24/2025

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is stepping away from the mound to welcome his second child, as he’s been placed on the paternity list. With an impressive 10-3 record and a stellar 2.19 ERA this season, he’s eager to return for Saturday's showdown against the Toronto Blue Jays, eyeing another Cy Young Award.

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Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal is stepping away from the mound to welcome his second child, as he’s been placed on the paternity list. With an impressive 10-3 record and a stellar 2.19 ERA this season, he’s eager to return for Saturday's showdown against the Toronto Blue Jays, eyeing another Cy Young Award.