Overview
- After a high-intensity bullpen Saturday, the Tigers said Justin Verlander will not be activated yet.
- He remains on the 15-day injured list for left hip inflammation and will miss his first eligible date to return.
- Manager A.J. Hinch said he needs at least one rehab start or a simulated game before rejoining the rotation.
- Keider Montero is filling Verlander’s turn and starts against the Miami Marlins.
- Verlander felt left-hip tightness during his March 30 outing, when he allowed five runs in 3⅔ innings, which preceded the IL move.