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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 Friday, the Detroit Tigers will host the Texas Rangers in Michigan for the start of a three-game series.
The Tigers are coming off a 5-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.
GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Ahead of Friday’s series, the Tigers announced the latest update on Justin Verlander.
He has been out since his only start of the season on March 30.
Evan Petzold of Detroit Free Press wrote: “Justin Verlander injury update: He completed a bullpen session Wednesday and is scheduled to throw another bullpen session Saturday or Sunday.”
According to MLB.com, Verlander is expected to return at some point this month.
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 had a tough outing on March 30 when he let up six hits and five earned runs in 3.2 innings.
The future Hall of Famer signed with the Tigers over the offseason.
He had spent the first 12 and a half seasons of his career with the franchise.
Brad Galli of WXYZ Detroit wrote (on February 10): “He’s back: Justin Verlander has agreed to terms on a one-year, $13 million deal to return to the Detroit Tigers. Wow.”
GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers watches the action during the afternoon workout at Comerica Park on October 26, 2012 in Detroit, Michigan.
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.
Manager A.J. Hinch gave the update on Verlander before Friday’s game (h/t Hobie Artigue of Local 4 WDIV Detroit).
Hinch: “We’re really just trying to get through the bullpens without symptoms… The hope is that he’s able to add more and more every session. He’s been able to do that slowly… If people are wondering about him, he’s pretty frustrated that it’s not going faster and is doing his best.”
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AJ Hinch said Verlander (left hip inflammation) will throw another bullpen this weekend, but it’s been a “one step at a time” process.
“He’s pretty frustrated that it’s not going faster.”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar
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