Justin Verlander placed on injured list for Tigers with hip issue

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander has been placed on the 15-day injured list with left hip inflammation. Keider Montero will be called up and is expected to start Sunday, April 5, against the St. Louis Cardinals at Comerica Park.

It will be retroactive to April 1, so the earliest he will be eligible to return is April 16. JEFF SEIDEL: Detroit Tigers 2026 home opener has playoff feel, perfect finish Verlander has already pitched once this season , although his first start was forgettable. He gave up five runs off six hits in 3⅔ innings against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

He struggled with his command, throwing 80 pitches (53 for strikes) while recording one strikeout with two walks. Since then, he has worked on his mechanics. “Head position,” he said Saturday.

“Trying to be a little more deceptive and stay in line a little bit longer. ” The Diamondbacks hit Verlander hard, making contact with seven balls that featured an exit velocity over 100 mph. “It wasn't good enough,” Verlander said.