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CINCINNATI, OHIO - APRIL 26: Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout during the eighth inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Justin Casterline/Getty Images)
On Thursday, the Detroit Tigers opened up a series with the Houston Astros (at home).
The Tigers are coming off a series where they dropped two out of three games to the New York Yankees.
Tigers Quietly Announced 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.
The Tigers have been without Justin Verlander since his only start of the season (on March 30).
Earlier this week, the team announced the latest update on the future Hall of Famer.
MLB.com wrote (on June 23): “Scratched from scheduled return June 21 after suffering a left hamstring strain during June 17 side session. Playing catch and completing rehab daily.”
According to the site, his return to action is still TBD.
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.
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