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Tigers Send Skubal to High-A Rehab After Elbow Surgery

6/6/2026

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Skubal Rehab Assignment

The Detroit Tigers sent right-hander Tarik Skubal to a High-A rehab assignment in West Michigan Sunday.
He will pitch at High-A, not Triple-A, after surgery to remove bodies from his left elbow.
Skubal will face the Dayton Dragons, the Cincinnati Reds’ High-A affiliate, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Although a 2-3-month layoff was expected, his early return could bring him back to the majors as Detroit is 3-0 in June.

Summary

Tigers Rally

The Tigers’ confidence rose after a sweep of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays, manager A.J. Hinch said.
Casey Mize posted a 2.27 ERA over 47 2/3 innings before a groin injury on May 27 sidelined him.
Hinch said Justin Verlander’s five scoreless innings for Triple-A Toledo on June 2 and Kenley Jansen’s upcoming rehab start add urgency to Detroit’s season push.

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Skubal Extension

Detroit confirms left-hander Tarik Skubal will stay through 2026 despite trade speculation.
Fans noted Skubal’s 2.70 ERA and 45 strikeouts in 43.1 innings before his elbow injury.
The Tigers added high-velocity pitchers in the offseason, raising expectations for a rotation upgrade.
Detroit sits fourth in the AL Central (25-38) as it opens a series against Seattle on June 5 at 6:40 p.m. ET.

History

Historical Context

In 1975 the Detroit Tigers finished last in the AL East with a 57-102 record, far from the World Series. Owner John Fetzer responded by overhauling the roster through trades and draft picks, aiming to reverse the decline. The 2024 rotation of Tarik Skubal, Casey Mize and Justin Verlander seeks comparable depth to sustain a resurgence.

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Skubal Rehab Assignment

The Detroit Tigers sent right-hander Tarik Skubal to a High-A rehab assignment in West Michigan Sunday.
He will pitch at High-A, not Triple-A, after surgery to remove bodies from his left elbow.
Skubal will face the Dayton Dragons, the Cincinnati Reds’ High-A affiliate, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Although a 2-3-month layoff was expected, his early return could bring him back to the majors as Detroit is 3-0 in June.

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