On Wednesday night, the Detroit Tigers will finish their series with the Cleveland Guardians (at home).
The Tigers have lost each of the first two games in the series, so they will look to avoid getting swept.
Also on Wednesday, Tigers star Justin Verlander threw a simulated game in the latest step of his recovery from injury.
Jason Beck of MLB.com wrote: “Justin Verlander threw a 4-inning simulated game today. Unofficial count: 62 pitches. He gave up 3 home runs, struck out 3. Fastball sat 92-93 mph, topping out at 94.6.”
Verlander rejoined the franchise over the offseason.
He pitched in one game (on March 30) before the injury.
Detroit Tigers Fans React
GettyStarter Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the home opener at Chase Field on March 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Here’s what people were saying on social media:
@DavidChang91: “How come we don’t see the hr power in games or is it just bc its JV lol”
@Flippah99: “Sitting at 92 or 93 on the FB won’t cut it unless he suddenly develops Maddux level control”
@DanHogan95: “If it wasn’t for those HR, I’d say activate him right away.”
@pbr300: “He gave up 3 home runs to the guys on this roster? Yikes”
@ColumboVSmagats: “Ouch 0-1 12.77 era My Prediction of 5-11 was way too generous at the beginning of the season”
@Dinglersdongs: “HE GAVE UP HOW MANY HOMERS????? That one to Jahmai was sent into orbit”
LionsFanJD: “Verlander is cooked. 13 million down the drain (again)”
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