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 appear inclined to retain ace pitcher Tarik Skubal past the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Multiple reports indicate the club is trending upward and may make a playoff push instead of selling. Other teams are positioning for moves at catcher and starting pitching.
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal made his season debut Saturday after elbow surgery, allowing three runs over 4⅔ innings in a 3-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians. The two-time Cy Young winner threw 80 pitches and struck out four while showing strong velocity on his fastball.
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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.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Mick Abel pitched live batting practice on Thursday for the first time since sustaining right elbow inflammation. He threw two simulated innings and reached mid-90s velocity on his fastball.
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New York Mets pitcher Clay Holmes completed his first simulated game session on Friday as he recovers from a fractured right fibula. The right-hander threw 40 pitches to rehabbing infielder Marcus Semien.
Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta took a step forward in their recoveries by facing hitters on Friday at the Padres' Spring Training complex in Peoria, Arizona. Both pitchers had been sidelined with right elbow issues. Their returns are not expected until mid-to-late August at the earliest.