Tarik Skubal is back.
The back-to-back reigning American League Cy Young winner will make his first start for the Detroit Tigers since April 29, after recovering from surgery to remove a bone chip in his left elbow.
Skubal made one rehab start with High-A West Michigan and is back in record time after getting a new “NanoNeedle” procedure from surgeon Dr. Neal ElAttrache that limited the invasiveness of the surgery.
Now, less than six weeks out from surgery, Skubal will start against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, June 13, at 4:10 p.m. on Detroit SportsNet. Fellow left-hander Joey Cantillo, who has a 4-3 record and 4.57 ERA this year, will start for the Guardians.
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It’s a good matchup for Skubal to come back to, both because the Guardians are a team the Tigers are chasing in the AL Central and because Skubal pitches really well against the Guards.
In his career, Skubal has a 4-4 record and just a 2.39 ERA along with 112 strikeouts in 15 appearances against the Guardians, including the playoffs.
Skubal will be looking to continue that form in his first outing back from injury as the Tigers try to keep the strong start to June going with some reinforcements on the way.
Here’s what you need to know for Saturday’s game:
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Tigers start time vs Guardians
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Location: Progressive Field, Cleveland.
Tigers channel vs Guardians
Saturday’s Tigers game will be on Detroit Sports Net for a mid-afternoon start.
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Channel: Detroit SportsNet.
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First pitch: 4:10 p.m. ET.
Tigers probable pitchers vs Guardians
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Tigers: LHP Tarik Skubal, 3-2, 2.7) ERA in 43⅓ innings.
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Orioles: LHP Joey Cantillo, 4-3, 5.44 ERA in 67 innings.
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