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Tosses 66 pitches in sim game Verlander (hip) threw 66 pitches during a four-inning simulated game Monday, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.

Impact Verlander went up against the likes of Hao-Yu Lee, Jake Rogers and Wenceel Perez during Monday's sim game, per Petzold. Petzold also notes that it seems as though the Tigers aren't confident the veteran right-hander is ready to face major-league competition, despite being given a clean bill of health. It's not yet clear as to when Verlander will be activated from the 60-day injured list, though Saturday against the White Sox appears to be the next possibility.

JUNE 16 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers visit the Astros to begin 3-game series

The Houston Astros host the Detroit Tigers to start a three-game series

JUNE 15 • Associated Press

Sim game on tap Verlander (hip) is slated to throw a simulated game in Houston on Monday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact While Verlander's rehab assignment looks to be over after he built up to 5.2 innings and 86 pitches in his second start with Triple-A Toledo last Wednesday, the Tigers aren't yet ready to make room for him in the big-league rotation. The veteran righty will thus remain on the 60-day IL for the time being, but he'll continue to stick on a five-day pitching schedule by throwing a sim game Monday. The Tigers will decide Verlander's next step following the sim game, but it's possible that he'll return from the IL and move back into the rotation during next weekend's series versus the White Sox.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Verlander set for sim game in Houston as Tigers navigate rotation crunch CLEVELAND -- In an ideal world, Justin Verlander would be getting ready to return to the Tigers rotation and pitch against his other notable...

JUNE 14 • MLB.COM

Guardians look to sweep series against the Tigers

The Cleveland Guardians face the Detroit Tigers looking to sweep their three-game series

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Guardians play the Tigers leading series 1-0

The Cleveland Guardians play the Detroit Tigers, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Guardians host the Tigers in first of 3-game series

The Cleveland Guardians host the Detroit Tigers to start a three-game series

JUNE 12 • Associated Press

Gives up four homers in rehab start Verlander (hip) struck out three and allowed four earned runs on five hits and two walks across 5.2 innings in a rehab start Wednesday with Triple-A Toledo.

Impact After tossing five shutout innings and 64 pitches in his first rehab outing with Toledo on June 2, Verlander wasn't quite as sharp in the second start of his rehab assignment. Though he was able to stretch out to 86 pitches and held steady in the 92-to-93-mph range with his fastball for most of the night, Verlander struggled to execute, particularly with his slider. He allowed four home runs in the start, three of which came off sliders and traveled at least 400 feet. Despite the shaky performance, Verlander could still be cleared to return from the 60-day injured list during next week's series in Houston to make his first start with the Tigers since March 30. He's expected to throw a bullpen session in front of the Tigers' brass over the weekend before a decision is made on his next step.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers and Twins square off with series tied 1-1

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Thursday

JUNE 11 • Associated Press

Tigers play the Twins after Dingler's 4-hit game

The Detroit Tigers play the Minnesota Twins after Dillon Dingler had four hits against the Twins on Tuesday

JUNE 10 • Associated Press

Tigers Face Tough Rotation Decision Upon Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander's Return Sometimes, a manager is presented with a good problem. It's rare to have a team at full strength, but the Detroit Tigers have received massi...

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Tigers host the Twins to begin 3-game series

The Detroit Tigers open a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday

JUNE 9 • Associated Press

Tigers Injury Updates: Casey Mize, Justin Verlander, Kenley Jansen rehab timelines The Detroit Tigers could soon receive a significant boost to their pitching staff, and not just from Tarik Skubal. While much of the attenti...

JUNE 8 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers Pitching Plans for Twins Reveals Justin Verlander's Status The Detroit Tigers are finishing thir latest series with the Seattle Mariners on Sunday and then the Minnesota Twins come to town starting T...

JUNE 7 • SI.COM

Slated for one more rehab start Verlander (hip) will not return from the 60-day injured list during the Tigers' upcoming home series against the Twins, suggesting that he will make at least one more rehab start,...

Impact Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reported Wednesday that Verlander was in line to return from the IL against Minnesota, but it appears the veteran right-hander needs at least one more rehab start before coming back to the majors. He made one rehab start for Triple-A Toledo this past Tuesday, when he tossed 64 pitches and allowed four hits while striking out three batters across five scoreless innings.

JUNE 7 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers and Mariners play with series tied 1-1

Both the Detroit Tigers and the Seattle Mariners are looking for a series win with a victory on Sunday

JUNE 7 • Associated Press

Tigers meet the Mariners with 1-0 series lead

The Detroit Tigers play the Seattle Mariners, leading the series 1-0

JUNE 6 • Associated Press

Tentative Justin Verlander return date has Tigers fans prepared to flock to Comerica Justin Verlander could be available to return to the Tigers as early as June 9.

JUNE 5 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Justin Verlander's Long-Awaited Comerica Park Debut Is Now Within Sight One moment that had the entire Detroit Tigers fanbase excited going into the 2026 campaign was the return of Justin Verlander. Verlander had...

JUNE 3 • SI.COM

Likely rejoining rotation next week Verlander (hip) is likely to rejoin the Tigers' rotation next week against the Twins, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.

Impact Ty Madden has been shifted to a bullpen role, clearing the path for Verlander's return. The 43-year-old threw 64 pitches over five shutout innings in a rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, and it's expected to be the only rehab outing he needs before returning to the Tigers' active roster. Verlander has been shelved by left hip inflammation since early April.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Five scoreless in rehab start Verlander (hip) struck out three over five scoreless innings in his first rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday.

Impact Verlander induced 10 whiffs on 64 pitches and averaged 93.5 mph with his four-seamer, which is right in line with his velocity from 2025. The 43-year-old's next appearance could come with the Tigers, though the team has not yet confirmed as much. Verlander has been sidelined since early April left hip inflammation.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers try to sweep 3-game series against the Rays

The Detroit Tigers will look to sweep a three-game series with a victory against the Tampa Bay Rays

JUNE 3 • Associated Press

Verlander impresses in Triple-A start, on track for long-awaited Comerica return For the first time in 11 years, Justin Verlander took the mound in a Toledo Mud Hens uniform. The resulting five scoreless innings in his re...

JUNE 3 • MLB.COM

Rehab start set Verlander (hip) reported to Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday for a rehab assignment, Emily Waldon of Baseball America reports.

Impact The 43-year-old has been building up his arm in extended sessions of live batting practice rather than full rehab games, but he'll head to Triple-A for at least one minor-league outing. Verlander threw 66 pitches across four innings during his last session, and he should continue to build up from there with Toledo. If all goes well Tuesday, Verlander's next game appearance could come with the Tigers.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers fans' muted reactions to Justin Verlander rehab assignment says everything Justin Verlander's slow return to the Tigers' is too little, too late for a doomed 2026 season.

JUNE 2 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

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