Updated
Updated · Detroit News · May 3
Tarik Skubal says he is ready to start against the Red Sox
Updated
Updated · Detroit News · May 3

Tarik Skubal says he is ready to start against the Red Sox

3 articles · Updated · Detroit News · May 3
  • Detroit manager AJ Hinch said Skubal is set for Monday after his forearm discomfort in Atlanta did not return during his between-starts bullpen session.
  • Skubal said he had only day-one soreness, then felt fine, and finished the Atlanta outing by striking out the side with upper-90s fastballs.
  • The update eases fears for a Tigers team already carrying 13 players on the injured list, while second baseman Gleyber Torres is day-to-day with left-side soreness.
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