Detroit Tigers’ Tarik Skubal talks rehab from left elbow surgery
Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal talks to reporters May 18, 2026, about his faster-than-expected rehab process in return from elbow surgery.
BALTIMORE – Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton has returned from right elbow inflammation.
The Tigers activated Melton from the 60-day injured list, making him their starter Sunday, May 24, in Game 2 of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. The Tigers lost, 5-3, in Game 1 on a walk-off home run, given up by right-handed reliever Kenley Jansen.
“We got to find a way to win that game,” manager A.J. Hinch said after the Game 1 loss. “It went from a hard-fought win to a hard-fought loss quickly in the last couple of innings. We got to get back at it in a few hours, but I don’t have a lot of words for this one.”
This will be Melton’s first appearance with the Tigers in the 2026 season.
The Tigers had to create space for Melton’s return on both the 26-man and 40-man rosters.
One decision took care of both needs.
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The Tigers designated for assignment right-handed reliever Connor Seabold, whom they signed to a one-year, $800,000 contract in the days leading up to 2026 Opening Day.
Seabold, 30, registered a 3.45 ERA with five walks and 14 strikeouts across 15⅔ innings in 11 games for the Tigers. If he clears waivers, he can choose to stay with the Tigers in Triple-A Toledo.
Before returning, Melton completed four starts on a rehab assignment – but only one at the Triple-A level.
The 25-year-old suffered the elbow injury in late February in spring training.
He thrived for the Tigers after making his MLB debut in July 2025, posting a 2.76 ERA with 15 walks and 36 strikeouts across 45⅔ innings in 16 games (four starts). He contributed important innings in the postseason, though he surrendered five runs in 8⅓ innings.
With Melton, the Tigers have returned to a five-man rotation, which also includes left-hander Framber Valdez, right-hander Casey Mize, right-hander Jack Flaherty and right-hander Keider Montero.
Left-hander Tarik Skubal (left elbow arthroscopy) and right-hander Justin Verlander (left hip inflammation) could return to the Tigers’ rotation soon. Both starters are scheduled to complete a live batting practice session within the next few days at Comerica Park.
The Tigers will be forced to make tough roster decisions about Melton and Montero once Skubal and Verlander return to full health.
For now, Melton is in the Tigers’ rotation.
Contact Evan Petzold at epetzold@freepress.com or follow him @EvanPetzold.
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