Outlook Tarik Skubal
Skubal Nears Return After Dominant Rehab Outing
Tarik Skubal has not pitched recently as he recovers from left elbow surgery to remove loose bodies. He is making rapid progress, most recently throwing five scoreless frames in a rehab start and scheduled for a bullpen session this week. His return is a massive boost for the Tigers, who currently sit last in the AL Central with a 28-40 record.
When healthy, Skubal is a true fantasy ace, having posted a spectacular 2.21 ERA with 277 strikeouts in 2025. Reports of his fastball hitting 99 mph in rehab confirm his elite stuff remains intact. Our models project a highly productive rest of the season, expecting him to maintain a 2.45 ERA and an elite 0.93 WHIP.
While Detroit finishes the week with a road series against the Guardians, Skubal is not expected to be activated in time to start before this weekly period ends on June 14. Keep him stashed on your bench or injured list for now, and prepare to activate him the moment his return is officially announced. Verdict: Sit.
Updated 2 days ago
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Outlook Michael Soroka
Michael Soroka's remarkable resurgence makes him an attractive fantasy option heading into a favorable weekend matchup.
Michael Soroka has been sensational recently, posting a stellar 1.29 ERA and 0.71 WHIP over his last start, which extends a superb 30-day stretch featuring a 2.98 ERA. He currently slots in as a back-end starter in the rotation for the third-place Diamondbacks (34-33) and has cemented his role with Corbin Burnes sidelined. His recent seven-inning gem on June 7 marked his longest outing in years, confirming his health and peak form.
This sudden dominance represents a massive turnaround from his difficult 2024 and 2025 campaigns, where he struggled with ERAs near 5.00. While our data projects some regression toward a 4.19 ERA and 1.28 WHIP over the rest of the season, his vastly improved 4.24 K/BB ratio suggests his step forward is sustainable. Treat him as a reliable fantasy asset rather than a temporary waiver-wire fluke.
Soroka has one remaining matchup this week on Saturday against the Reds. He will face Rhett Lowder, who has struggled to a 5.01 ERA and 1.45 WHIP this year, making this a highly favorable spot for the Diamondbacks righty despite the hitter-friendly park. Our weekly projection expects a strong performance with a 2.73 ERA, making him a confident fantasy option. Verdict: Start.
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