Detroit Tigers left-hander Tarik Skubal is scheduled to start Game 5 of the ALDS.

One problem: There might not be a Game 5.

The Tigers need to win Game 4 of the ALDS against the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday, Oct. 8, at Comerica Park to force a winner-take-all Game 5, but Skubal won't be available to pitch out of the bullpen in Game 4.

"No, Tarik is going to start Game 5," manager A.J. Hinch said before Wednesday's game. "He has done his normal prep, as he would, to be prepared for an all-in Game 5." FOLLOW ALONG: Tigers vs Mariners live updates in ALDS Game 4 Detroit Tigers Playoff Tickets Buy tickets to see the Tigers in the MLB playoffs

Skubal hasn't pitched as a reliever since 2021.

He has a 3.38 ERA across 10⅔ innings in his three-game career as a reliever.

In 2021, S

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