Tarik Skubal Completes 35-Pitch Bullpen; Could Return to Tigers Next Week

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is nearing a return after successfully completing his third bullpen session, a 35-pitch outing described by manager A.J. Hinch as a "great step." Recovering from elbow surgery performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache to address "loose bodies," Skubal is trending positively and could rejoin the rotation as early as next week. While an official date isn't set, his progress marks a significant milestone in an "unprecedented" rehabilitation process.