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sports1 month ago•2 min saved

Skubal's rapid rehab start could reshape MLB returns

Tarik Skubal pitched five scoreless innings in a High-A rehab start (54 pitches, six strikeouts, 16 swings-and-misses), and if his progress holds he could be back with Detroit within days—potentially as early as June 12 vs. the Guardians. The NanoNeedle procedure used in his surgery is drawing attention for speeding pitcher recoveries, following similar progress by Blake Snell, and a quick return could lift the Tigers and potentially influence MLB injury rehab norms.

via Motor City Bengals|

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sports1 month ago•12 min saved

Skubal Poised for Quick Return After Rehab Start

Tarik Skubal will begin a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Sunday after elbow surgery to remove a loose body, with a potential return to the Tigers after one start. The team highlighted the NanoNeedle procedure (dubbed the SkubalScope) as a factor in his rapid progress, noting he has already begun throwing and could be back in the majors within weeks. The update also mentions Trey Sweeney’s season-ending shoulder surgery, and tight potential implications for Detroit’s rotation and playoff chase, including ongoing trade speculation surrounding Skubal.

via MLB Trade Rumors|

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