Tigers’ AJ Hinch unveils multiple positive pitching injury updates amid Tarik Skubal timeline reports

With Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal receiving updates on the surgery he recently underwent to remove a loose body in his elbow, the team has more updates on other pitchers. As fans wait for any injury updates from the Tigers, manager A.J. Hinch provides some key ones to other pitchers besides Skubal.Reported by Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic, Hinch would announce that Casey Mize will start Saturday in the second game of the series against the Toronto Blue Jays, as the 29-year-old has been dealing with a thigh injury. In the next piece of news, Detroit has sent down Ricky Vanasco, who sported a 14.54 ERA in four games, and activated Connor Seabold.Other pitching news has Beau Brieske and Will Vest doing rehab assignments on Friday night, with the veteran in Justin Verlander throwing a live batting practice at 50 pitches as he's still on the 60-day injured list (IL).“A.J. Hinch said Casey Mize will start Saturday against the Blue Jays,” Stavenhagen wrote on X, formerly Twitter. “Also: Tigers have optioned Ricky Vanasco and activated Connor Seabold…Beau Brieske, Will Vest will pitch on rehab assignment tonight…Justin Verlander threw a 50-pitch live BP.”Tigers' Tarik Skubal could be ahead of schedule after elbow surgeryThere's no denying that the Tigers are surrounded by rumors because of Skubal and the surgery he just recently had, though the latest report suggests that he's ahead of schedule. According to Jon Heyman, there's a chance “he might beat initial estimates,” with a six-week timetable a potential estimate.“Tarik Skubal is already playing catch, barely a week out of elbow surgery. The operation to remove one loose body was arthroscopic, and he might beat initial estimates of 2 months out. 6 weeks remains possible,” Heyman wrote.So far this season with Detroit, Skubal has pitched a 2.70 ERA to go along with 45 strikeouts and a 3-2 record in seven games. At any rate, it remains to be seen when Skubal comes back to the Tigers, as the team currently has a 19-25 record, which puts them fourth in the AL Central, ahead of Friday's game against the Blue Jays.With Detroit Tigers star pitcher Tarik Skubal receiving updates on the surgery he recently underwent to remove a loose body in his elbow, the team has more updates on other pitchers. As fans wait for any injury updates from the Tigers, manager A. J. Hinch provides some key ones to other pitchers besides Skubal.