Tarik Skubal Throws Live Batting Practice Three Weeks After Elbow Surgery

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal threw live batting practice to hitters at Comerica Park on Tuesday before the team's game against the Los Angeles Angels. The session marked Skubal's scheduled start day in a five-day progression back to the mound. It came three weeks after he underwent elbow surgery to remove a loose body from his left elbow.

J. Hinch told reporters. Hinch said on SiriusXM that Skubal was ready to face hitters Tuesday morning and that the session could be a short simulated game. Skubal has stated he wants to return as quickly as possible while remaining healthy. Last week he noted that few pitchers in baseball history have thrown a one-inning simulated start 15 days after elbow surgery.

Hinch said no step in the recovery process will be skipped and that Skubal will not be rushed. The manager declined to commit to a traditional minor-league rehabilitation assignment when asked on SiriusXM. Skubal is one of three Detroit starters currently out, along with Casey Mize and Justin Verlander. 95 WHIP and a 45-to-6 strikeout-to-walk ratio over 43 1/3 innings in seven starts. 5 games.