Tigers Daily Report
June 08, 2026
Executive Summary
The Tigers are reassessing Tarik Skubal in a bullpen session within the next few days, with the star pitcher potentially rejoining the Detroit rotation as soon as Friday in Cleveland following his successful rehab start. Meanwhile, Justin Verlander remains on track for a mid-June return as the rotation continues its recovery from a plague of injuries.
Top Story
Skubal One Step Away From Return, Verlander to Miss Twins Series
According to Jeff Seidel of the Detroit Free Press, Skubal tossed an additional 15 pitches out of the bullpen following his recent start, putting him in position for the Tigers to potentially activate him as soon as Friday in Cleveland following a bullpen session within the next few days. Justin Verlander will not return during the Tigers' upcoming home series against the Twins, suggesting he will make at least one more rehab start, but with Tarik Skubal (elbow), Justin Verlander (hip) and Casey Mize (thigh) all closing in on returns from the IL in the next couple weeks, Montero's time in the Detroit rotation could be coming to an end very soon.
Around the Club
Injuries — Kenley Jansen will pitch for Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, with the reliever having landed on the 15-day injured list in late May due to pelvic inflammation, and he could be reinstated from the IL when eligible June 12. Casey Mize will make a rehab start with Single-A Lakeland on Tuesday and could return to the big club for their weekend road series against the Guardians if he needs just one start in the minors.
Roster — Torkelson and Kerry Carpenter hit matching two-run home runs to power the Tigers to victory, with the slugging first baseman riding a five-game hitting streak, going 7-for-16 with two homers and five RBI. Over his last 15 games, outfielder Salvador Perez is batting .316 with five extra-base hits, two stolen bases, seven RBI and 11 runs scored.
Game Recap — Will Vest worked through the top of the ninth inning on 10 pitches, then secured his second win of the year when the Tigers scored twice in the bottom half to turn a 4-3 deficit into a 5-4 win over the Mariners on Sunday.
Next Game
Minnesota Twins — Tuesday, June 9, 6:40 PM ET, Comerica Park
Tigers Daily Report — June 08, 2026