Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal took a step forward in his recovery from elbow surgery with a four-inning simulated game on Monday afternoon at Tropicana Field.
Skubal faced a mini-lineup that included Jahmai Jones, Jake Rogers and Zack Short. He threw 64 pitches, 45 of them strikes, and recorded six strikeouts. The only solid contact came on a first-inning line drive and a third-inning ground ball.
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The Detroit Tigers defeated the Miami Marlins 8-2 on Sunday at Comerica Park, completing a three-game series sweep. Tarik Skubal carried a no-hitter into the sixth inning, while rookie Kevin McGonigle hit his first major league home run. Sandy Alcantara struggled, allowing seven runs including three homers.
Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal completed a multi-inning bullpen session on Thursday morning, reaching a key velocity goal just 15 days after arthroscopic elbow surgery. The workout simulated the rhythm of a game start, including rest between innings. Skubal and manager A.J. Hinch described the day as a significant step in his recovery.
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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.
Carlos Rodón faced live hitters for the second time in less than a week during New York Yankees spring training in Tampa, Florida. The left-hander threw 30 pitches over two simulated innings, marking progress since his October elbow surgery. Manager Aaron Boone expressed optimism about Rodón's recovery and the team's pitching depth.
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Spencer Torkelson hit a walk-off home run to give the Detroit Tigers a 5-4 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park on Thursday afternoon. The win secured the series for Detroit after Tarik Skubal surrendered a game-tying double in the seventh inning. Jahmai Jones also homered earlier to help rally the Tigers.
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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Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider will begin his rehabilitation assignment on Thursday with a to-be-determined minor league affiliate, throwing 40-45 pitches. The right-hander has not pitched since suffering left oblique discomfort on March 17 during minor league spring training. The Braves aim for his return to the starting rotation in early May.