Tigers Daily Report
April 01, 2026
Executive Summary
The Detroit Tigers, on a three-game losing streak, play the Arizona Diamondbacks in today's series finale, with Tarik Skubal (1-0, 0.00 ERA) facing Zac Gallen (0-1, 9.00 ERA) at Chase Field.
Top Story
Skubal Carries Cy Young Credentials Into Arizona Finale
Tarik Skubal will make his second start of 2026 for the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday, coming off a dominant season opener against the San Diego Padres where he tossed six innings with six strikeouts and zero walks. When Skubal takes the mound at Chase Field for the second time in his MLB career to start Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the Diamondbacks, a large part of his hometown of Kingman is expected to show up for Skubal, making the drive of three-plus hours to see its hometown hero. The Diamondbacks defeated the Tigers 9-6 in Game 1 on Monday, and followed it with a 7-5 Game 2 win on Tuesday, with Zan Gallen set to make his second start and looking to bounce back from a disastrous season debut.
Source: Sportskeeda
Around the Club
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Game Recap — The Tigers won their first two games of the year, riding rookie Kevin McGonigle's four-hit debut and Tarik Skubal's dominant six innings in an 8-2 Opening Day victory over the Padres, with McGonigle delivering a tiebreaking, two-run single in the eighth of a 5-2 win Friday night. Source: Roundtable.io
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Schedule — The Tigers' Opening Day in Detroit at Comerica Park is scheduled for April 3 against the St. Louis Cardinals, a Friday afternoon game. Source: Yahoo Sports
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Injuries — RHP Jackson Jobe is on the 60-day injured list with right UCL reconstruction expected to return in the second half of 2026, while RHP Troy Melton (right elbow inflammation) is hoped to return by end of May. Source: MLB.com
Quick Hits
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The Tigers are placing No. 2 overall prospect Kevin McGonigle on their Major League Opening Day roster.
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The Tigers signed longtime Rays farmhand Sean Hunley to a minor league deal.
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Tigers pitchers Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander have joined rare company as teammates.
Next Game
Arizona Diamondbacks — Wednesday, April 1, 3:40 p.m. ET, Chase Field
Tigers Daily Report — April 01, 2026