Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (elbow) threw 20-25 pitches during a live batting practice session on Friday. He faced four batters and didn't give up any hard contact. The left-hander underwent flexor tendon surgery last August. Before that, Skubal had a 3.52 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with an even more impressive 24.5% strikeout rate over 21 starts last season. The Tigers are hopeful that Skubal is ready to return by mid-season, so fantasy managers are going to have to be patient.

Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal (elbow) has completed eight bullpen sessions since starting his rehab from an elbow injury that required flexor tendon surgery last season. Now, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reported on Monday, the 26-year-old is ready for a live bullpen, which should come later this week, and is getting closer to a rehab assignment. There is still no exact timetable for his return, but fantasy managers should stay tuned. Skubal was flourishing into the ace of Detroit in 2022 before the ailment, pitching to a 3.52 ERA and 1.16 WHIP with an even more impressive 24.5% strikeout rate and 6.7% walk rate over 21 starts. He'll have value in every league if he can comes back as the player everyone saw last season.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) will throw in the bullpen at Nationals Park on Saturday. This will mark the seventh rehab session for the 26-year-old since undergoing flexor tendon surgery in August. Skubal finished the 2022 season with a 7-8 record in 21 starts. He also had a 3.52 ERA and 117 strikeouts. Although nobody knows how long he'll remain out, category managers should watch his progress, especially those looking for strikeouts in deeper fantasy setups.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (elbow) will throw another bullpen session on Saturday. The 26-year-old remains on the IL after undergoing flexor tendon surgery in August. The lefty tossed a bullpen session on Sunday (all fastballs), so it appears he's moving in the right direction. Skubal had some quality outings in 2022 and finished the season with a 7-8 record (21 starts) and a 3.52 ERA. He also had 117 strikeouts while walking 32 batters. While he remains without a firm return date, fantasy managers should keep him in mind once he's active, especially those looking for K's.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is set to complete a bullpen on Friday, according to Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press. The former top prospect is working his way back from a left elbow strain that required surgery in August. Skubal was impressive in 2022, pitching to a 3.52 ERA, 24.5% strikeout rate, 1.16 WHIP, and seven wins over 21 starts. The 26-year-old hopefully can keep that momentum going when he returns to action, but fantasy managers will have to stay patient, as he won't be back until at least June.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is completing his throwing progression and is playing catch five times a week right now. It's good progress for Skubal, but he will still miss the first couple months of the 2023 campaign due to a left elbow strain. When he's ready to return, he will have a spot in Detroit's starting rotation waiting for him after he posted a career-best 3.52 ERA (2.96 FIP), 1.16 WHIP and 24.5 percent strikeout rate in 117 2/3 innings over 21 starts in his third MLB season. Skubal had surgery to fix a flexor tendon last year and could have his workload monitored this year, but he'll be a popular waiver-wire pickup in mixed leagues once he nears a return to the team around June.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) is making 40 flat-ground throws four times a week less than six months after having surgery to fix a flexor tendon in his left elbow last August. Barring any setbacks, the 26-year-old southpaw could gain clearance to work off of a mound during spring training. Despite the good progress, Skubal is a lock to open the 2023 season on the injured list for Detroit, but he should be able to return to the starting rotation around the middle of the season. Skubal went 7-8 with a career-best 3.52 ERA (2.96 FIP), 1.16 WHIP and career-low 24.5 percent strikeout rate in 117 2/3 innings over 21 starts in just his third major-league season with Detroit. Despite his slight drop in strikeout rate, Skubal was on his way to a breakout season last year before his injury, and he still has a bright future for the Tigers.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (arm) had flexor tendon surgery on Aug. 17 and continues to progress through the forearm strengthening phase of his rehab program, according to the team. The team hasn't discussed a timetable for Skubal, but a typical return for a pitcher is six to nine months, depending on the extent of the surgery. "I'm going to try to keep it day-by-day," Skubal said in October. "It's just easier that way. It's better for me mentally, too, than to get to a point and be like, 'Well, I'm not back where I'm supposed to be.'" Even if Skubal doesn't have any setbacks this offseason, there's a good chance he won't be ready to begin the 2023 season in Detroit's starting rotation.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal (elbow) had successful flexor tendon surgery on Wednesday, according to skipper A.J. Hinch. Skubal's timetable for a return is unknown, but he's already been ruled out for the rest of this year and could possibly be late to begin the 2023 season, depending on how his rehab goes in the offseason. The 25-year-old southpaw had surgery after visiting with a specialist last week. A typical recovery for this type of surgery is around nine months, so fantasy managers should be expecting him to miss the start of next year. Skubal had a career-low 3.52 ERA (2.96 FIP) with a 1.16 WHIP and a 117:32 K:BB in 117 2/3 innings over 21 starts in 2022 before suffering his elbow injury.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (forearm/elbow) was transferred to the 60-day IL on Friday. While this move appeared likely to end Skubal's season, manager A.J. Hinch made it official when asked about the injury. Hinch also said that the issue, deemed a forearm injury at first, is more related to the elbow area and that the Tigers are "concerned about Tarik. Not good news at all for Skubal, and the hope now is that he can recover over the off-season and be ready to go next year. He is droppable in all redraft leagues.

The Detroit Tigers placed left-hander Tarik Skubal (forearm) on the 15-day injured list on Wednesday with left arm fatigue. He's dealing with inflammation in his forearm area. In corresponding moves, the Tigers reinstated right-hander Wily Peralta from the 15-day injured list, optioned infielder Zack Short to Triple-A Toledo and recalled outfielder Daz Cameron from Toledo. Skubal was hoping to make his next start after leaving his previous outing with arm fatigue, but that will not happen. Hopefully, he won't need a lengthy stint on the IL, as he has been useful in all fantasy leagues this year. The 25-year-old southpaw has gone 7-8 with a 3.52 ERA, a 1.16 WHIP and a 117:32 K:BB in 117 2/3 innings over 21 starts in just his third major league season.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (arm), who left his start early on Monday with left arm fatigue against the Minnesota Twins, is optimistic that he'll be able to make his next start. "I'm going to wake up tomorrow and kind of see where I'm at and then go from there. But my plan is to make my next start, assuming that I'm feeling good, which I'm pretty optimistic about that," Skubal said. The 25-year-old southpaw said "something didn't feel right" on Monday night. He tossed five shutout innings with four strikeouts before leaving and has been solid this year with a 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 117 strikeouts and 32 walks in 117 2/3 innings over 21 starts. The Tigers could play things cautiously with Skubal, so don't bank on him making his next start.

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal left his Monday start against the Minnesota Twins with left arm fatigue. Skubal pitched well before departing, tossing five scoreless innings while allowing just three hits and striking out four. The Tigers' rotation has been ravaged by injuries this season and can ill-afford to lose Skubal, who has been their most effective starter. Skubal has made 20 starts in 2022, posting a 7-8 record, 3.52 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, and 117 strikeouts over 117 2/3 innings of work. He was replaced in the game by reliever Will Vest. Look for the Tigers to update Skubal's status after Monday's game.

According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, the Detroit Tigers have made a number of players available via trade, including starting pitcher Tarik Skubal. Rosenthal reports that the team has made "just about everyone" available. Skubal would certainly be the team's most intriguing trade target for any playoff competitor looking for rotation help. Over 19 starts this year, the 25-year-old left-hander has gone 7-8 with a 3.88 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 4.1 K/BB ratio. His fantasy stock would increase in basically any trade scenario as he'd be relieved of the burden of pitching for the last place, 39-58 Tigers.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal (7-8) allowed one unearned run on two hits and two walks while striking out nine across six innings in Thursday's 7-2 win over the Oakland Athletics. He picked up his seventh win of the season. The southpaw threw 92 pitches, landing 63 for strikes. The 25-year-old has struck out at least five batters in five of his last six starts. He owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 111 strikeouts across 106 2/3 innings in 2022. Skubal will look to keep things rolling in his next start at home against the San Diego Padres on Tuesday.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal had few issues against the Chicago White Sox on Friday. The young lefty went six innings, six hits allowed, and seven strikeouts during the victory. He struggled early, allowing a two-run home run to Luis Robert in the opening frame. After that, Skubal settled down and shut down this White Sox lineup. He'll carry a respectable 3.99 ERA and 1.19 WHIP into his next start against the Kansas City Royals. Fantasy managers should consider Skubal a solid fantasy option for that start.

Updating a previous report, Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal started Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was initially a late scratch and would have his start pushed back to Wednesday due to inclement weather. The 25-year-old ended up making his start. Hopefully, fantasy managers left him in their starting lineups for season-long leagues after announcing that he would be skipped for Tuesday's game. Skubal has been terrific this season, posting a 2.15 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and a 61:10 K: BB across 58 2/3 innings in 2022. The southpaw has allowed one run on three hits while striking out three across two innings thus far in Tuesday's contest.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal has been scratched as the starter for Tuesday's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The forecast isn't great, so the Tigers don't want to risk a short outing from their best starting pitcher. Right-hander Wily Peralta will make the start on Tuesday. Skubal will move back and make the start for Wednesday's contest. Fantasy managers should adjust their lineups with Skubal scratched.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six across seven scoreless innings in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Minnesota Twins. The southpaw picked up his fourth win of the season. He threw 103 pitches, landing 63 for strikes. The 25-year-old's breakout season continues, posting a 2.15 ERA, 0.95 WHIP, and 61 strikeouts across 58 2/3 innings. He emerged as Detroit's ace and has become the better late-round value picks in 2022 fantasy drafts. Skubal will look to keep things rolling in his next start Tuesday on the road against the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal (shin) said he has a bruise on his left shin but feels good otherwise and expects to be able to make his next start in the rotation. He was diagnosed with a left leg contusion after being hit by a comebacker in his start on Friday against the Cleveland Guardians. The 25-year-old is scheduled to make his next start on Wednesday on the road against the Minnesota Twins, and for now, fantasy managers should expect to have him available to pitch. The left-hander has been excellent so far in 2022, going 3-2 with a 2.22 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, eight walks and 50 strikeouts in 44 2/3 innings over his first eight starts.