The Detroit Tigers could use some good news. The last couple of weeks have not been kind , as the Tigers have lost eight of their last nine games. Whether it's offensive inconsistencies, suspensions involving Framber Valdez and manager AJ Hinch, or the long list of injuries, Detroit is in a difficult spot right now. The Tigers' pitching staff is short-handed, as starting pitchers Casey Mize and Justin Verlander remains on the injured list. Most importantly, they're missing ace pitcher Tarik Skubal. On May 6th, Skubal underwent surgery to remove a loose body from his throwing elbow. Initially, many assumed Skubal would need a lengthy recovery, but that may not be the case after the latest news. Skubal is Making Significant Injury Progress Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal in the dugout. | Brett Davis-Imagn Images According to Jon Heyman of The New York Post , Skubal is already playing catch.…