Tigers vet Verlander on 15-day IL with hip injury
Why it matters: Justin Verlander's 15-day IL placement delays his $13 million return to the Detroit Tigers' home mound.
- Justin Verlander was placed on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation, delaying his return to Comerica Park.
- Verlander, the major league's oldest active player at 43, was scheduled to make his first home start for the Tigers since August 20, 2017.
- RHP Keider Montero was recalled from Triple-A Toledo and is expected to start in Verlander's place against St. Louis.
Justin Verlander's highly anticipated return to Comerica Park with the Detroit Tigers has been postponed as the 43-year-old pitcher was placed on the 15-day injured list due to left hip inflammation. This injury sidelines the major league's oldest active player just before his first home start for Detroit since 2017, following a challenging season debut where he took a loss against Arizona.
