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CLEVELAND, OH – MAY 3: Starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers reacts after the end of the fifth inning where he gave up a three run home run to Francisco Lindor #12 of the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field on May 3, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)
On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers are playing the Miami Marlins (at home) in Michigan.
They are coming off a 2-0 win on Friday, so they currently have a 1-0 lead in the series.
Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander News
GettyStarter Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the home opener at Chase Field on March 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Justin Verlander returned to the franchise over the offseason, but he was recently placed on the IL with an injury.
Tigers PR wrote (on April 4): “The Tigers today placed RHP Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 1) with left hip inflammation. RHP Keider Montero has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo.”
The Tigers today placed RHP Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 1) with left hip inflammation. RHP Keider Montero has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo.
On Saturday, the Tigers gave an update on the future Hall of Famer.
Jason Beck of MLB.com wrote: “Justin Verlander (hip) throwing another bullpen session today, this time higher intensity. He’s eligible to return from injured list next Thursday, but manager A.J. Hinch said he won’t be activated right away. He’ll likely get a rehab start or a sim game before he returns.”
GettyStarter Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the home opener at Chase Field on March 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Verlander has pitched in just one game this season, going 3.2 innings with five earned runs.
At 43, he is far from his days as a superstar, but it’s still possible that Verlander could be an important arm for the Tigers in 2026.
Tigers PR wrote (on March 30): “Justin Verlander is set to join Don Sutton as the only pitchers in @MLB history to begin their career with at least 380 starts on their original team, followed by at least 175 starts elsewhere, and then return to appear again with their first club.”
Verlander’s Legendary Career
GettyPitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers celebrates after the Tigers defeat the Oakland Athletics 6-0 in Game Five of the American League Division Series. Verlander pitched a complete game shut out as the Tigers advance to the American League Championship Series.
After starting his career with the Tigers in 2005, the three-time Cy Young Award winner also had stints with the Houston Astros, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
He is in his 21st season in the Major Leagues.
Over 556 games, Verlander has gone 266-159 with a 3.33 ERA.
Tigers Right Now
GettyManager A.J. Hinch #14 of the Detroit Tigers watches from the dugout during the third inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on March 31, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
The Tigers came into Saturday’s action with a 5-9 record in their first 14 games, which has them at the bottom of the American League Central.
That said, they are 3-1 in the four games they have played at Comerica Park in Detroit.
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years.
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