Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Tarik Skubal and his wife, Jessica, are welcoming a new baby to their family. It's their second child, joining Kasen.
PITTSBURGH — Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal and his wife, Jessica, are welcoming a new baby to their family.
It's their second child.
Their first child, Kasen, was born in October 2023.
As for Skubal's status, the Tigers placed him on the paternity list before the game Wednesday, July 23, against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park, opening a spot on the roster for right-hander Troy Melton to be activated for his MLB debut.
Skubal remains scheduled to start Saturday, July 26, against the Toronto Blue Jays at Comerica Park.
Paternity leave covers up to three games.
The Tigers also designated outfielder Brewer Hicklen for assignment, creating space on the 40-man roster for Melton, promoted from Triple-A Toledo as the Tigers' starter for Wednesday's game against the Pirates at PNC Park.
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