Tigers Daily Report
May 27, 2026
Executive Summary
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal took another step forward in his recovery Tuesday, throwing a 40-pitch live bullpen session at Comerica Park, while the team prepares to face the Los Angeles Angels seeking to build momentum after recent struggles. The Tigers (21-34) host the Angels (21-34) in a battle of struggling teams.
Top Story
Skubal and Verlander Making Progress in Parallel Recovery Efforts
Tarik Skubal threw a 40-pitch live bullpen session at Comerica Park Tuesday, with manager A.J. Hinch saying Skubal's outing marked what would be considered a normal "start day" in his throwing progression. The left-hander is expected to throw a bullpen session in the coming days before building toward another live outing with increased volume. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw live batting practice Wednesday (May 27) and is expected to face hitters for four to five simulated innings, with Detroit aiming for a pitch count between 65 and 75 pitches. Hinch reiterated Skubal will make at least one rehab appearance in the minors before returning to the major league rotation.
Source: Click On Detroit
Around the Club
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Injuries — Gleyber Torres has been on the shelf since May 6 with a mild left oblique strain and rejoined the club in Baltimore on May 22 to take four days off from swinging a bat. He will attempt to re-enter the batting cage on May 26 in Detroit and is running and playing defense at full strength. Source: MLB.com
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Roster — Ty Madden (forearm) covered 4.1 innings and allowed one earned run on four hits and three walks while striking out three batters Monday in a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo. He landed on the 15-day injured list May 17 due to a right forearm contusion, but the Tigers are still deciding whether he'll be activated Sunday or stick around at Toledo for another start after the Tigers got Troy Melton back from the IL. Source: Heavy Sports
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Prospects — Tigers No. 1 prospect Clark is heating up again with questions about whether an MLB callup is around the corner, and Tigers' Anderson is succeeding with ultra-aggressive approach at Triple-A. Source: MLB.com
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Roster Move — Paul DeJong, who recently signed a minor league deal with the Tigers, appears to be done for the year after the Triple-A Toledo Mud Hens placed him on the full-season injured list. Source: Yardbarker
Quick Hits
- Casey Mize (2-3) takes the mound against the Angels and Jose Soriano (6-3) in Wednesday's matchup.
- Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal faced live hitters at Comerica Park for the first time since his May elbow surgery, a significant milestone in his recovery trajectory.
- Tarik Skubal (elbow) and Justin Verlander (hip) also appear to be trending toward returns from the IL in the next few weeks.
Next Game
Los Angeles Angels — May 27, 2026 at 6:40 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — May 27, 2026