デトロイト・タイガースのタリク・スクバル投手が木曜日の午前、肘の関節鏡手術からわずか15日後に複数イニングのブルペン投球を行い、目標としていた球速に達した。この練習ではイニング間の休憩を挟むなど、実際の先発登板のリズムを想定したメニューが組まれた。スクバルとA.J.ヒンチ監督は、この日を回復に向けた重要な一歩と位置づけている。
スクバルは本番の先発登板のようにこのセッションに取り組み、最後はいつものようにマウンドから後ろ向きに歩いて降り、拳を突き上げた。彼は、再び高い球速に対応できることを自身の体に証明することに重点を置いていたと語った。スクバルは「到達すべき球速の数値があった。それを達成できたので、良い一日だった」とコメントした。また、ブルペン投球としては高水準の球速だったが、試合での投球速度にはまだわずかに及ばないと指摘した。
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Tarik Skubal, the Detroit Tigers' ace and back-to-back AL Cy Young winner, is rethinking his plan to make just one start in the 2026 World Baseball Classic after his debut for Team USA. The 29-year-old pitcher impressed in a 9-1 victory over Great Britain, allowing one run in three innings. He plans to decide in the next few days after discussions with his team, agent, and family.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal has taken another step in his recovery from elbow surgery. The left-hander threw a full bullpen session with no symptoms less than two weeks after the procedure.
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Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is making positive progress following surgery to remove a loose body from his elbow. The procedure took place on Wednesday, and the team reports an optimistic outlook for his return to the rotation.
Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Corbin Burnes threw his second short-box bullpen session on Monday as part of his recovery from Tommy John surgery. The right-hander emphasized patience in the long rehabilitation process. He plans to continue with sessions twice a week for the coming month.
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Miami Marlins No. 2 prospect Robby Snelling will undergo left elbow surgery this week. Dr. Keith Meister is scheduled to perform the operation in Dallas on Friday.
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler will start his minor-league rehab assignment on Saturday with the Triple-A Lehigh Valley IronPigs. The ace is recovering from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and remains on track for a late April return to the rotation. He threw a successful simulated game on Monday.
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Houston Astros closer Josh Hader threw his first bullpen session of spring training on Tuesday, but his readiness for the March 26 season opener remains uncertain due to ongoing recovery from injuries. Hader, who has been sidelined by biceps tendinitis following a shoulder strain last season, reported feeling good after the session. The team is monitoring his progress closely as time runs short.