Tarik Skubal is projected to be the starting pitcher for the Detroit Tigers when they face the Los Angeles Dodgers on opening day on March 27.
Skubal won the American League Cy Young award in 2024. Skubal went 18-4 with a 2.39 ERA in 31 starts, striking out 228 batters across 192 innings.
Skubal started on last year’s opening day, earning the win over the Chicago White Sox with six strikeouts in six shutout innings.
Tigers Opening Day Starting Pitchers
| Year | Detroit starter | Opponent | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Tarik Skubal | White Sox | Won, 1-0 |
| 2023 | Eduardo Rodriguez | Rays | Lost, 4-0 |
| 2022 | Eduardo Rodriguez | White Sox | Won, 5-4 |
| 2021 | Matthew Boyd | Guardians | Won, 3-2 |
| 2020 | Matthew Boyd | Reds | Lost, 7-1 |
| 2019 | Jordan Zimmermann | Blue Jays | Won, 2-0 |
| 2018 | Jordan Zimmermann | Pirates | Lost, 13-10 |
| 2017 | Justin Verlander | White Sox | Won, 6-3 |
| 2016 | Justin Verlander | Marlins | Won, 8-7 |
| 2015 | David Price | Twins | Won, 4-0 |
| 2014 | Justin Verlander | Royals | Won, 4-3 |
| 2013 | Justin Verlander | Twins | Won, 4-2 |
| 2012 | Justin Verlander | Red Sox | Won, 3-2 |
| 2011 | Justin Verlander | Yankees | Lost, 6-3 |
| 2010 | Justin Verlander | Royals | Won, 8-4 |
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