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Tigers Pencil Tarik Skubal In for Thursday After Clean Tests, Normal Bullpen

The ace’s status is steering Detroit’s rotation planning, with a cautious approach that preserves his Cy Young push before the postseason.

Sep 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/File Photo
Sep 12, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (29) exits the game against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Manager A.J. Hinch said Skubal completed a normal bullpen and is penciled to face the Guardians on Thursday at Comerica Park, with day-to-day check-ins continuing.
  • Skubal reported that everything felt good after the session and told local media he expects to be at full strength for the outing.
  • The left-hander left his Sept. 12 start after 45 pitches due to left-side rib-area tightness, then returned to Detroit for exams that revealed no structural damage.
  • The reigning AL Cy Young winner leads the league with a 2.26 ERA and has 224 strikeouts in 183⅓ innings, remaining the betting favorite to repeat.
  • Detroit entered the series 6½ games up on Cleveland with 12 to play, creating a potential clinch scenario by Thursday and a path for Skubal to make two more regular-season starts before resting if a first-round bye is secured.