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PHOENIX, ARIZONA - MARCH 30: Starter 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. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
On Sunday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers will finish their series with the Cleveland Guardians in Ohio.
They have lost each of the first two games, so they will look to avoid the sweep.
Tigers Announce Justin Verlander News
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.
The Tigers have been without Justin Verlander since his only start of the year (on March 30).
That said, the future Hall of Famer has completed two recent rehab starts in the Minor League.
Ahead of Sunday’s game, the team announced the latest update on Verlander.
Via Jason Beck of MLB.com: “Justin Verlander will pitch in Houston, sort of. He’ll pitch a simulated game on Monday to keep him on a five-day schedule following his rehab start last Wednesday.”
Justin Verlander will pitch in Houston, sort of. He’ll pitch a simulated game on Monday to keep him on a five-day schedule following his rehab start last Wednesday.
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