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KANSAS CITY, MO - SEPTEMBER 19: Starting pitcher Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers smiles as he does a post-game interview after a 10-1 win against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium on September 19, 2014 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images)
On Sunday, the Detroit Tigers finished their series with the Baltimore Orioles (at Camden Yards).
They won by a score of 4-1.
Dillon Dingler led the team with one home run and two RBI’s.
Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander Update
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.
Also on Sunday, the Tigers announced an update on Justin Verlander.
Via MLB.com: “After throwing a bullpen in Baltimore, will throw live BP during the Tigers’ May 26-28 series at Comerica Park.”
According to the site, Verlander is supposed to return in June.
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 has appeared in just one game this season (on March 30) when he went 3.2 innings, allowing six hits and five runs.
The future Hall of Famer signed with the Tigers over the offseason.
While he is far from his prime (at 43), many fans were excited about the franchise legend returning to Detroit.
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