Tarik Skubal Placed on Paternity List, Expected to Start Saturday Amidst Cy Young Pursuit

Detroit Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal was placed on the paternity list on Wednesday, as his wife is close to giving birth to their second child. Skubal, who can miss up to three games while on the list, is currently slated to return and make his next start on Saturday against the visiting Toronto Blue Jays. The 28-year-old is having an exceptional season, building on his previous Cy Young Award win, boasting a 10-3 record with a 2.19 ERA in 20 starts, along with 164 strikeouts and just 16 walks in 127⅔ innings, solidifying his bid for consecutive American League Cy Young Awards.