Overview
- The Tigers have scheduled a two-day celebration for Sept. 25–26 and are aiming to have Verlander take the mound on Saturday, Sept. 26 as part of that sendoff.
- Verlander showed encouraging signs in a recent mound session, with reports that his fastball touched about 93 mph during the outing.
- Manager A.J. Hinch described a seven-day cadence that includes multiple bullpen sessions and a live batting-practice or simulated game in Chicago to raise intensity before a final decision is made.
- If he returns, the team plans to skip a minor-league rehab start, so any appearance would likely be abbreviated or out of the bullpen depending on how Verlander responds.
- Meanwhile, Jack Flaherty is progressing through simulated work with a likely bullpen role if he returns, and outfielder Wenceel Pérez has been ruled out for the season because vision problems from an orbital fracture prevent baseball activity.