Justin Verlander Injury Recovery Slows for Tigers Sport By lines April 17, 2026 Justin Verlander injury recovery is moving slower than expected, Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch said Wednesday. Justin Verlander Has Made One MLB Start in 2026 The Detroit Tigers placed Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list on April 4. The move was retroactive to April 1 with left hip inflammation. A.J. Hinch said Verlander pitched a bullpen session Wednesday. Hinch said Verlander has not stepped forward or backward since that bullpen session. Justin Verlander signed a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers in February 2026. Verlander made his lone 2026 start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Verlander allowed 5 earned runs on 6 hits in 3.2 innings. Verlander threw 80 pitches with 53 strikes, one strikeout, and two walks. The Detroit Tigers recalled right-hander Keider Montero from Triple-A Toledo. Keider Montero takes Verlander’s roster spot. The Detroit Tigers travel to face the Boston Red Sox from April 17 to 19. Justin Verlander wants a clean bullpen session before his next MLB appearance. Related Sports Coverage Burns vs Malott: Main Event Headlines UFC Winnipeg Dexter Lawrence Trade Talks Break Off With Giants More sports coverage Source: MLB.com.
