Skubal arrives at Comerica Park for first start against former club

It will be his 155th career Major League start.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 281 min read

RT @MLB: Tarik Skubal has arrived at Comerica Park ahead of his start tonight 🍿 https://t.co/QKlKVKdOd1 Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Tarik Skubal will face his former club for the first time since the Aug. 2 trade. The two-time reigning AL Cy Young winner returns to the organization that drafted him in 2018.

Why it matters: The series opener provides an immediate test of the deadline's biggest pitching move. Skubal enters after three starts with his new club.

By the numbers: Skubal is 8-7 with a 2.91 ERA over 120 2/3 innings this season. He recorded 19 strikeouts and six walks across 17 innings in his first three post-trade starts.

What to watch: First pitch is scheduled for 6:40 p.m. ET. His reception and early command will shape the return.

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@MLB 2026-08-28T21:24:45.044090+00:00

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