Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to return from elbow injury just a month after undergoing new procedure

Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is set to return from a left elbow procedure just five weeks after undergoing surgery in early May 2026, far ahead of the initial 4-to-6 week estimate. The 29-year-old pitcher is expected to start against the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday, according to Tigers manager A.J. Hinch. The rapid recovery has been described as exceptional given the typical timeline for elbow injuries in baseball.