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Scouting Report
Updated May 19, 2026
Justin Verlander, 43-year-old Detroit Tigers right-hander, has been transferred to the 60-day injured list due to left hip inflammation. He made only one start this season (March 30 vs Arizona, 3⅔ IP, 5 ER) before landing on the IL on April 1. Verlander completed a bullpen session on May 6 without setbacks and was progressing through rehab with plans to face hitters during the Kansas City/New York road trip. However, he was moved to the 60-day IL on May 10, establishing May 31 as the earliest possible return date. Manager A.J. Hinch indicated multiple rehab appearances would be needed before competitive return. The move also created roster flexibility for the injury-plagued Tigers organization.
Strengths
- + Completed bullpen session without setbacks on May 6
- + Reported feeling physically and mechanically improved
- + Progressing through structured rehabilitation process
- + Scheduled to face hitters in live batting practice during road trip
- + Focused on maintaining improved mechanics during rehab
- + Future Hall of Famer with veteran experience and leadership
Weaknesses
- - Limited to 3⅔ innings in lone 2026 appearance with 5 earned runs allowed
- - Left hip inflammation has sidelined him since April 1
- - Transferred to 60-day IL, ineligible until May 31 at earliest
- - Appeared in only one game all season despite $13M contract
- - Extended absence from competitive pitching (nearly two months)
- - Manager indicated multiple additional rehab tests required before return
- - Tigers dealing with brutal stretch of pitching injuries
- - Age 43 raises durability concerns
Injury Status: IL-60
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