Tigers injury updates: AJ Hinch discusses Verlander, McKinstry, others
Tigers manager AJ Hinch shared a spate of injury updates, including the progress — or seeming lack thereof — with Justin Verlander’s hip issue.
Detroit — The Tigers have seen healthier days. Ahead of a series opener against the Texas Rangers on Friday evening at Comerica Park, manager AJ Hinch shared a spate of injury updates, including the progress — or seeming lack thereof — with Justin Verlander’s hip inflammation. Hinch also confirmed relief pitcher Will Vest is dealing with something and is “not 100%.
” As for Verlander, he’s expected to throw another bullpen session this weekend as he continues to manage hip inflammation. Verlander has improved throughout this recovery, Hinch said, but they’re wanting to see him get over the hump of pitching a bullpen without symptoms flaring up. So far, that hasn’t been the case.
Verlander recently discussed the progress he’s made, and the frustration he’s faced rehabbing this injury. And his manager wanted to reiterate just how the veteran pitcher feels about the situation. “If people are wondering about him, he's pretty frustrated that it's not going faster, and doing his best,” Hinch said.
“But we've just — we've got to pay attention to the symptoms. ” A number of Tigers are also beginning rehab assignments in the coming days. Utility man Zach McKinstry is heading to Columbus, where he’ll join the Toledo Mud Hens for a rehab assignment, Hinch said.