{"id":678627,"date":"2026-04-18T20:55:11","date_gmt":"2026-04-18T20:55:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/678627\/"},"modified":"2026-04-18T20:55:11","modified_gmt":"2026-04-18T20:55:11","slug":"detroit-tigers-announce-justin-verlander-news-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/mlb\/678627\/","title":{"rendered":"Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander News"},"content":{"rendered":"

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BOSTON, MA – JULY 24: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers throws a pitch during the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on July 24, 2015 in Boston, Massachusetts. The Red Sox won 2-1 in eleven innings. (Photo by Rich Gagnon\/Getty Images)<\/p>\n

On Saturday, the Detroit Tigers<\/a> will continue their series with the Boston Red Sox<\/a> at Fenway Park.<\/p>\n

They are coming off a 1-0 loss (on Friday).<\/p>\n

Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander News\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers prior to playing the St. Louis Cardinals<\/a> during the Tigers home opener at Comerica Park on April 03, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n

The Tigers currently remain without starting pitcher Justin Verlander<\/a> (who is on the IL).<\/p>\n

Tigers PR wrote (on April 4):<\/a> \u201cThe Tigers today placed RHP Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list (retroactive to April 1) with left hip inflammation. RHP Keider Montero<\/a> has been recalled from Triple-A Toledo.\u201d<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Ahead of the series, manager A.J. Hinch revealed that Verlander did not make the trip to Boston.<\/p>\n

Evan Petzold of Detroit Free Press<\/a> wrote (on Friday):<\/a> \u201cJustin Verlander (left hip injury) was planning to travel with the #Tigers to Boston, but he ended up not making the trip.\u201d<\/p>\n

Justin Verlander (left hip injury) was planning to travel with the #Tigers<\/a> to Boston, but he ended up not making the trip.<\/p>\n

Latest from A.J. Hinch: “We’ve got to respect the soreness and inflammation that he’s dealing with. He’s still working out. It’s just going a little bit\u2026 https:\/\/t.co\/H1sMGAdepa<\/a>\n<\/p>\n

\u2014 Evan Petzold (@EvanPetzold) April 17, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Verlander signed with the Tigers over the offseason.<\/p>\n

He has appeared in one game, going 3.2 innings (and allowing five earned runs).<\/p>\n

MLB Social Media Reacts To Latest Verlander Update\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers reacts to allowing a solo home run to Tyler White of the Houston Astros<\/a> in the first inning of their game against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on April 16, 2016 in Houston, Texas.<\/p>\n

Verlander is among the most popular (and best) players to ever suit up for the Tigers.<\/p>\n

Here\u2019s what people were saying about the latest update on social media:<\/p>\n

@ItsNewsToMe79:<\/a> \u201cI have a feeling that retirement is days away\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n

@Nicksports3199:<\/a> \u201cDude please no setbacks and come back.\u201d<\/p>\n

@childs:<\/a> \u201cDon\u2019t get old\u201d<\/p>\n

@FCsgle3:<\/a> \u201cTranslation: Montero is pitching lights out\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n

@sportz_nutt51:<\/a> \u201cNot sure whether this is considered a setback, but Verlander didn\u2019t travel with the team.\u201d<\/p>\n

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GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers against the Atlanta Braves<\/a> at Turner Field on June 27, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia.<\/p>\n

Verlander spent the first 13 years of his career playing for the Tigers.<\/p>\n

He made six All-Star Games (and won an MVP and Cy Young Award) in that span.<\/p>\n

The future Hall of Famer then had stints with the Houston Astros, San Francisco Giants<\/a> and New York Mets<\/a>.<\/p>\n

During his time with the Astors, Verlander won two more Cy Young Awards (and two World Series Championships).<\/p>\n

At 43, fans are excited that he is likely finishing his career with the Tigers.<\/p>\n

Tigers Right Now\"\"<\/p>\n

GettyStarter Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks<\/a> during the first inning of the home opener at Chase Field on March 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.<\/p>\n

The Tigers come into Saturday as the third-place team in the American League Central with a 10-10 record in 20 games.<\/p>\n

They are 8-1 in nine games at home (but only 2-9 on the road).<\/p>\n

Following three more games against Boston, the Tigers will return home to host the Milwaukee Brewers<\/a> on April 21.<\/p>\n

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