Justin Verlander placed on 15‑day IL for hip inflammation
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- Justin Verlander was placed on the 15‑day injured list with left hip inflammation, delaying his anticipated return to Comerica Park.
- Justin Verlander, 43, is the major league’s oldest active player and was slated to make his first start in a Tigers uniform at home since Aug. 20, 2017.
- Justin Verlander was dealt to Houston at the trade deadline that season and re‑signed with Detroit in February on a one‑year, $13 million contract after spending last season with San Francisco.
- Justin Verlander made 380 starts for Detroit from 2005‑2017, and in his first start this season versus Arizona he allowed five runs and six hits in 3⅔ innings, taking the loss.
- Keider Montero, a right‑handed pitcher, was recalled from Triple‑A Toledo and is expected to start the finale of the three‑game series against St. Louis.
Why it matters: The Tigers lose a veteran starter for at least two weeks, forcing the team to rely on a recalled prospect, while Verlander’s delayed comeback postpones any immediate impact he could have on the rotation and may affect the club’s chances to compete in the tight AL Central race.
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