Scouting Report: Justin Verlander
Detroit Tigers | SP
Overall
Summary
43-year-old Justin Verlander is recovering from left hip inflammation that has limited him to just one start (3⅔ innings, 5 runs on 6 hits, 2 walks, 1 K) on March 30 against Arizona. He completed a bullpen session on May 6 without setbacks and faced live hitters in a simulated game on May 9, throwing 38 pitches over 2 innings with 4 swings and misses and 8 balls in play. Transferred to 60-day IL on May 10, making him ineligible to return until May 31. Manager A.J. Hinch indicated Verlander will need multiple rehab sessions and at least one minor league start before returning. Verlander expressed confidence in his mechanics and physical progress but acknowledged he "wasn't as sharp as I would like to be" in the simulated game.
Strengths
- Completed bullpen session without setbacks
- Advanced to facing live hitters in simulated game
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