Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch confirms that Tarik Skubal remains on schedule to start on Wednesday against the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple reports. The confirmation comes as the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline approaches and Detroit sits at 50-57, a context that led to speculation the Tigers could consider resting Skubal to reduce injury risk. Hinch’s comments indicate the team is not changing Skubal’s plans for the upcoming game. Skubal is described as the Tigers’ leading starting pitcher, with the manager continuing to view him as the staff’s top option. The reports frame the decision primarily around keeping the original starting schedule intact rather than making adjustments for trade timing. No alternative plan for Skubal is reported, and the focus remains on whether the team will maintain its rotation during the final days before the deadline while considering player health and potential roster movement.