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Tigers' Skubal Returns Post-Elbow Surgery, Throws 35-Pitch Bullpen

5/22/2026

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Tarik Skubal threw a 35-pitch bullpen for the Detroit Tigers on May 21, 2026.
He had undergone arthroscopic elbow surgery on May 6, 2026 to remove a loose body.
Manager A.J. Hinch said Skubal must complete a minor-league rehab start before rejoining the rotation.
Skubal said he felt no symptoms, hit his target velocity and entered the outing with a 2.70 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP over 43.1 innings.

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Tarik Skubal threw a 35-pitch bullpen for the Detroit Tigers on May 21, 2026.
He had undergone arthroscopic elbow surgery on May 6, 2026 to remove a loose body.
Manager A.J. Hinch said Skubal must complete a minor-league rehab start before rejoining the rotation.
Skubal said he felt no symptoms, hit his target velocity and entered the outing with a 2.70 ERA and a 0.95 WHIP over 43.1 innings.