Justin Verlander injury update: 'Still fighting through it' in bullpens
Justin Verlander has not pitched in a game since March 30 and continues to work through a slow recovery from injury. The Detroit Tigers pitcher is completing bullpen sessions but remains on the injured list as he deals with ongoing symptoms. Manager A.J. Hinch stated Verlander is frustrated but progressing slowly, with no clear timeline for his return.
- ▪Justin Verlander made his only start of the season on March 30, allowing five runs over 3⅔ innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
- ▪The Tigers placed Verlander on the injured list on April 4, retroactive to April 1.
- ▪Verlander, 43, signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Tigers in February, returning to the team after previously playing for them from 2005 to 2017.
- ▪Manager A.J. Hinch said Verlander is still experiencing symptoms during bullpens and has not yet reached being asymptomatic.
- ▪Verlander is working through rehab slowly, with the goal of progressing each session without setbacks.
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