Huerter became a big help down the stretch of the regular season after being acquired ahead of the trade deadline. In 25 regular-season games with the Pistons, Huerter averaged 8,6 points, 2.8 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.1 steals.

The Detroit Tigers could look to blow it up after losing Tarik Skubal to an injury this season.

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is getting closer to a return. The 43-year-old completed a bullpen session Wednesday, May 6, without any setbacks, allowing him to finally advance to the next step in the rehabilitation process. He is preparing to face hitters for the first time since his March 30 start against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Cast, Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman break down the massive implications of Tarik Skubal’s elbow injury and what it means for his season, the Tigers, and a potentially historic free agency payday. They also dive into Framber Valdez’s rough outing and controversial hit-by-pitch,

“Two-time Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal is expected to undergo left elbow surgery today,” Jon Heyman of The New York Post reported in a post on X. “He is to have bone chips causing irritation removed. The initial hope/belief is Skubal, who had been throwing 98 mph, could be back in about two months.”

The Detroit Tigers have been the talk of baseball this week as superstar ace Tarik Skubal deals with an injury that will require surgery and force him to miss multiple months of the season.

Roman Anthony experienced incremental progress with the right wrist he sprained on Monday night against the Tigers, but the team is still unsure when he will be able to return to the lineup.

The Minnesota Twins announced that ace Joe Ryan will start Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians following an injury scare.

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill is questionable for Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons with a left hamstring strain.