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Tigers Lose as Skubal Returns, Surrenders 98-mph Homer

6/14/2026

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Summary

Skubal Returns

Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers left-hander) started his MLB game since April 29 on June 13, 2026, at Progressive Field.
He returned six weeks after May 6 nanoscope elbow surgery, threw 80 pitches in 4 2/3 innings, allowed five hits and three runs, and lost 3–1.
Daniel Schneemann hit a two-run 98-mph homer on an 0-2 count in the third, while Skubal’s fastball averaged 97.8 mph and his strike rate fell to 66.25% from over 69%.

Summary

Skubal Price Cut

The Tigers may lower Michael Skubal’s asking price, per FanSided reporter Robert Murray.
League sources deny an X account’s Braves rumor and note ESPN’s Brewers package of third baseman Andrew Fischer, outfielder Luis Lara and pitcher Coleman Crow is doubtful as Crow’s flexor strain and Fischer’s 20 homers in 52 games.
MLB.com analyst Brent Maguire says Skubal will dominate trade talks by Aug. 3 deadline, with pitcher Reid Detmers a fallback.

History

Historical Context

In 1974 Dr. Frank Jobe performed the first ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction on Dodgers pitcher Tommy John, proving that a torn elbow could be repaired and extending John’s career by 14 seasons. That breakthrough made the procedure routine—by 2014 one-third of MLB pitchers had undergone it. On June 13 2026 Detroit left-hander Tarik Skubal returned after nanoscope elbow surgery, delivering 80 pitches with a 66.25% strike rate.

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Skubal Returns

Tarik Skubal (Detroit Tigers left-hander) started his MLB game since April 29 on June 13, 2026, at Progressive Field.
He returned six weeks after May 6 nanoscope elbow surgery, threw 80 pitches in 4 2/3 innings, allowed five hits and three runs, and lost 3–1.
Daniel Schneemann hit a two-run 98-mph homer on an 0-2 count in the third, while Skubal’s fastball averaged 97.8 mph and his strike rate fell to 66.25% from over 69%.

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