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Tigers’ Ace Tarik Skubal Cleared After Scare, Expected to Make Next Start

Clean imaging keeps the Cy Young favorite on turn for his next start.

Overview

  • Skubal exited Friday’s game in Miami with tightness on his left side after 3 1/3 innings and 45 pitches.
  • Manager A.J. Hinch said tests showed no structural damage, and the left-hander will be monitored as he proceeds on his regular schedule.
  • Detroit adjusted its staff, placing Sawyer Gipson-Long on the 15-day IL, reinstating José Urquidy from the 60-day IL, and transferring Beau Brieske to the 60-day IL.
  • Urquidy has been built up for multi-inning work of roughly 45–50 pitches as the club prioritizes rotation depth for the stretch run.
  • Shortstop Javier Báez is day-to-day with swelling and bruising near his left eye, and the Tigers’ division lead stood at 6.5 games after Saturday’s extra-inning loss in Miami.