Tigers Place Justin Verlander on 15-Day Injured List

Veteran pitcher's homecoming delayed by hip injury

Apr. 4, 2026 at 6:07pm

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The Detroit Tigers have placed 43-year-old pitcher Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list due to left hip inflammation, delaying his highly anticipated return to Comerica Park as a member of the Tigers.

Why it matters

Verlander, one of the most dominant pitchers of his era, was set to make his first start in a Tigers uniform at Comerica Park since 2017. His injury is a setback for the team and its fans, who were eager to see the future Hall of Famer back on the mound in Detroit.

The details

Verlander was scheduled to start for the Tigers on Sunday night, marking his first appearance at Comerica Park since being traded away in 2017. However, the team announced on Saturday that he has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to left hip inflammation, an issue that has been bothering him in recent weeks.

  • Verlander was last a member of the Detroit Tigers in August 2017.
  • He was scheduled to make his first start at Comerica Park as a Tiger on Sunday, April 6, 2026.

The players

Justin Verlander

A 43-year-old right-handed pitcher who is the oldest active player in Major League Baseball. Verlander is a future Hall of Famer who spent the majority of his career with the Detroit Tigers before being traded in 2017.

Detroit Tigers

The professional baseball team based in Detroit, Michigan that plays in the American League of Major League Baseball.

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What’s next

The Tigers have not provided a timeline for Verlander's return, but he will need to recover from the hip injury before rejoining the starting rotation.

The takeaway

Verlander's injury is a disappointing setback for the Tigers and their fans, who were eagerly anticipating the veteran pitcher's return to Comerica Park. The team will have to find a way to fill his spot in the rotation until he is healthy enough to take the mound again.