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Tigers' Skubal Throws Five Scoreless in Rehab Start

6/8/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made a rehab start for the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps on June 7, 2026.
He threw five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, no walks or runs, and striking out six on 54 pitches.
His fastball topped out at 99 mph.
He will assess his health before a possible major-league rotation spot on June 12, 2026, after his first start since elbow surgery on May 6, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on Tommy John in 1974, a breakthrough that let John pitch 14 additional seasons and win 164 post-surgery games. The operation became routine, with roughly one-third of MLB pitchers having it by 2014. That legacy let Detroit’s Tarik Skubal return on June 7 2026, throwing five scoreless, 99-mph innings after his own elbow surgery.

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Story summary

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made a rehab start for the High-A West Michigan Whitecaps on June 7, 2026.
He threw five scoreless innings, allowing two hits, no walks or runs, and striking out six on 54 pitches.
His fastball topped out at 99 mph.
He will assess his health before a possible major-league rotation spot on June 12, 2026, after his first start since elbow surgery on May 6, 2026.

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