Tarik Skubal’s looming return might not be enough to save floundering Tigers
Tarik Skubal is set to return to the Detroit Tigers after recovering from elbow surgery. Despite his return, the team is struggling significantly, sitting in last place in the AL Central. Manager A.J. Hinch expressed frustration over the team's performance, indicating that Skubal's return may not be enough to turn the season around.
- ▪Tarik Skubal is returning to the Tigers after elbow surgery.
- ▪The Tigers have a poor record of 21-34 and are last in the AL Central.
- ▪Manager A.J. Hinch noted the team's frustration with their recent performance.
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MLB Tarik Skubal’s looming return might not be enough to save floundering Tigers By Ryan Giancola Published May 27, 2026, 7:53 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Tarik Skubal could be returning to a very different Tigers team than the one he left. On Tuesday, the reigning American League Cy Young winner took to the mound for the first time since undergoing elbow surgery three weeks ago in a hopeful sign for struggling Detroit. The Tigers, mired in last place in the AL Central — their 21-34 mark entering Wednesday’s slate tied with the Angels for the second-worst in the majors — have gone just 5-18 in May. Tarik Skubal pitching in April before his injury.
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