Tigers Daily Report
July 29, 2026
Executive Summary
Tarik Skubal will make his start as scheduled against the Baltimore Orioles on Wednesday, as manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the decision, pushing aside speculation about resting the ace ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
Top Story
Skubal Takes Mound in Potential Farewell Start Before Deadline
Manager A.J. Hinch said "We're trying to win the series to put us in a better position to be a playoff team," citing information to "win the series" as his reasoning for keeping Skubal on schedule. The 29-year-old is 7-5 with a 2.70 ERA and 0.92 WHIP in 15 starts, with 110 strikeouts over 90 innings. Going into Wednesday, Skubal is sitting on 999 career strikeouts, just one away from a milestone that only 16 pitchers have recorded as a Tiger. The Tigers hold a 25.9% chance of making the playoffs at 50-57, six games out of the AL Central, setting the stage for deadline decisions.
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Around the Club
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Injuries — Jack Flaherty was placed on the 15-day injured list with flexor tendon inflammation, and manager Hinch said he will be out longer than 15 days and is not throwing. Source: Yahoo Sports
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Prospects — Jackson Jobe, over a year into recovery from Tommy John surgery, will throw a bullpen session in Detroit on Tuesday and line up for another rehab start with Triple-A Toledo this upcoming weekend. Source: Yahoo Sports
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Trade Rumors — The Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies, New York Yankees, Milwaukee Brewers, and Tampa Bay Rays have all been linked to Skubal, with the Tigers expected to ask for a controllable starting pitcher and multiple top prospects in return. Source: Yahoo Sports
Next Game
Baltimore Orioles — Wednesday, July 29, 1:10 p.m. ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — July 29, 2026