Overview
- Justin Verlander threw a four-inning simulated game Wednesday, logging about 62 pitches, striking out three, allowing three home runs, and topping his fastball at 94.6 mph.
- Verlander remains on the injured list with left hip inflammation and the Tigers say a return could be possible around June 1 if he stays symptom-free and clears further evaluations.
- Right-hander Tarik Skubal is also sidelined after an elbow arthroscopy to remove loose bodies and has begun team-facility rehab with no firm timetable for a comeback.
- The absences have stretched Detroit’s rotation and contributed to a poor start to the season, with the team near the bottom of the American League Central.
- The club is emphasizing cautious, stepwise rehab—team doctors will monitor more simulated games and potential minor-league rehab starts before any activation, and the result will shape short-term roster and bullpen usage.