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Why Detroit Tigers rookie Tarik Skubal was ahead of the curve in 2020

Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal tested positive for COVID-19 and missed all of July's summer camp. Once he was medically cleared, he went to the alternate training site in Toledo at the end of the month, where he met up with 2018 draftmate Casey Mize.

A couple of weeks later, the Tigers announced Skubal's addition to the active roster. He made his major league debut the Aug. 18 against the Chicago White Sox. He got his first win Aug. 29, witnessed manager Ron Gardenhire retire Sept.