Tarik Skubal Spotted on Sideline at Rams Game Following Bereavement List Move

September 22, 2026 - 01:43

Detroit Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal made an unexpected appearance at the Los Angeles Rams game against the New York Giants on Sunday, just one day after the team placed him on the bereavement list. The star left-hander was seen standing on the sideline at SoFi Stadium, wearing casual team gear and watching warmups from field level.

The sighting caught many by surprise given the timing. Skubal had been placed on the bereavement list on Saturday, a move that typically requires a player to miss a minimum of three games while tending to a personal matter. The list is reserved for players dealing with the death or serious illness of a family member, and the team has not released any details about the situation.

Skubal has been one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball this season, positioning himself as a leading contender for the American League Cy Young Award. His absence leaves a temporary gap in the Tigers rotation as the team pushes through the final stretch of the regular season.

There is no word yet on when Skubal will rejoin the club or how long he will remain away. The Tigers have not commented on his appearance at the football game, and it remains unclear whether his presence in Los Angeles is connected to the personal matter that led to his roster move.