On Monday, the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros will open up a series in Texas.
The Tigers are coming off a series where dropped two straight games to the Cleveland Guardians.
Justin Verlander Simulated Game Results
GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers looks on from the dugout during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on April 26, 2026 in Cincinnati, Ohio.
The Tigers have been without Justin Verlander since March 30 (his only start of the year).
Ahead of Monday’s game, Verlander threw a simulated game.
Chris McCosky of The Detroit News wrote: “Justin Verlander threw 66 pitches and got four ups (innings). Hard to tell how his stuff was with no metrics available. But Hao-Yu Lee had a day (homer, double, single).”
Verlander had been coming off a strong year for the San Francisco Giants before signing with the Tigers over the offseason.
The future Hall of Famer is in his 21st season.
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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.
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