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Tigers Keep Justin Verlander on Bullpen-Only Plan as Hip Soreness Lingers

Detroit is pausing rehab games until his hip shows no symptoms.

Overview

  • Manager A.J. Hinch said Verlander remains not symptom-free from left hip inflammation.
  • The club will continue with bullpen sessions and has not cleared him for a minor-league rehab start.
  • Hinch called the process one step at a time and said Verlander is frustrated by the slow pace.
  • MLB.com has reported an expectation that he could return sometime this month, but the team has not set a date.
  • Verlander has not pitched since March 30, which has left a gap in the Tigers’ rotation that others must cover.