Tarik Skubal returns from elbow surgery, José Ramírez breaks hand in Guardians' 3-1 win over Tigers

CLEVELAND (AP) — Tarik Skubal was tagged for a two-run homer by Cleveland's Daniel Schneemann in the two-time reigning Cy Young winner's return from elbow surgery and the Guardians downed the Detroit Tigers 3-1 on Saturday.

Skubal (3-3) threw 80 pitches in his first start since April 29. The left-hander had a loose body removed from his elbow during an innovative surgical procedure on May 6, allowing Skubal to come back earlier than expected.

The win came at a steep price for the Guardians as star third baseman José Ramírez suffered a broken bone in his left hand. Ramírez fractured his hamate bone on a swing in the fifth inning. He’ll be out for an indefinite period.

He gave up Schneemann's shot in the third inning and four other hits before being pulled after 4 2/3 innings. Although he wasn't as sharp as usual, Skubal's presence alone was a huge lift for the Tigers, who have been decimated by injuries all season.

Joey Cantillo (5-3) allowed one run in five innings and the Guardians won despite losing Ramírez and outfielders Chase DeLauter and Angel Martinez to injuries in the first two innings.

Ramírez broke his right hamate bone in 2019 and went on the injured list for the only time in his career. He missed just one month after being expected to miss 5-to-7 weeks.

Cleveland's bullpen combined for four shutout innings with Cade Smith getting the last four outs for his MLB-leading 23rd save. The Tigers stranded runners at second and third to end the game.

DeLauter suffered a bruised right rib cage when he collided with the outfield wall in the first. Martinez fouled Skubal's first pitch off his left foot. The team said X-rays were negative and Martinez has a bruise.

Schneemann, who replaced DeLauter, followed a double by Ramírez in the third by connecting on a 0-2 pitch for his fifth homer, a 417-foot drive that made it 3-1.

Tigers RHP Casey Mize (2-3, 2.27ERA) returns from a stint on the injured list to start against Guardians RHP Gavin Williams (9-3, 3.32), 4-0 in his last five starts.

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Cleveland Guardians' Austin Hedges, right, lays down a bunt as Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Joey Cantillo delivers against the Detroit Tigers during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Detroit Tigers' Dillon Dingler (13) tags Cleveland Guardians' Travis Bazzana out at home plate during the fourth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Cleveland Guardians' Jose Ramirez (11) congratulates Daniel Schneemann, right, for his two-run home run off Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal during the third inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Detroit Tigers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal delivers against the Cleveland Guardians during the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 13, 2026, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

TORONTO (AP) — Paul Goldschmidt hit a tiebreaking home run in the ninth inning and the New York Yankees beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Saturday.

After Cody Bellinger singled to open the ninth against Blue Jays closer Louis Varland, Goldschmidt followed with a 400-foot drive to left, his ninth home run.

Varland (3-2) had allowed just two earned runs this season before Saturday and hadn’t given up a home run in 36 2/3 innings.

Fernando Cruz (4-1) got out of a bases-loaded jam in the eighth and David Bednar struck out the side in the ninth for his 14th save in 16 chances as New York won for the fifth time in six games.

Yankees right-hander Cam Schlittler allowed one run and six hits in seven innings. He walked a season-high four and struck out seven.

Toronto’s Kevin Gausman allowed one hit and one run in seven innings. He walked two and struck out seven.

Jasson Domínguez hit a solo home run in his return to the Yankees' lineup, the only hit off Gausman.

New York put runners at the corners with two outs in the eighth, but Tyler Rogers got Domínguez to ground out.

Cruz replaced Schlittler and walked the bases loaded, but escaped by getting Charles McAdoo to foul out to first.

Kazuma Okamoto opened the scoring with a two-out homer off Schlittler in the third, his 15th of the season and second in two games.

Added to the roster before the game to replace injured outfielder Trent Grisham, Domínguez tied it in the fourth with his second homer.

Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was held out of the starting lineup. Manager John Schneider said Guerrero had a sore back.

Yankees RHP Will Warren (7-1, 3.28 ERA) is scheduled to start Sunday against Blue Jays LHP Patrick Corbin (2-3, 4.55).

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New York Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt hits a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Yankees' Paul Goldschmidt celebrates with teammates after hitting a two-run home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the ninth inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman (34) works against the New York Yankees during the second inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

Toronto Blue Jays' Kazuma Okamoto (7) hits a solo home run against the New York Yankees during third inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Yankees shortstop José Caballero (72) turns a double play to end the sixth inning as Toronto Blue Jays' Brandon Valenzuela (59) slides into second during a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler (31) works against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)

New York Yankees' Jasson Dominguez, right, is congratulated by Cody Bellinger (35) after hitting a solo home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the fourth inning of a baseball in Toronto, Saturday, June 13, 2026. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)