Justin Verlander to Pitch for Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday Against White Sox
The 43-year-old right-hander returns after two rehab starts and a simulated game, giving Detroit another experienced arm in the rotation.
- On Sunday, June 21, 43-year-old Justin Verlander will return to the Detroit Tigers' rotation against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park, marking his first home start since August 20, 2017.
- Verlander has been sidelined for 81 days since April 1 due to left hip inflammation, completing three simulated games and two minor league rehab starts to reach nearly 90 pitches.
- Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the rotation plans, moving Keider Montero to the bullpen alongside returning starters Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Casey Mize, and Troy Melton.
- The future Hall of Famer enters Sunday's start as Major League Baseball's active leader in wins with 266 and strikeouts with 3,554, providing Detroit experience as the team seeks to improve its 30-42 record.
- Reuniting with the franchise where he spent his first 14 seasons, Verlander signed a one-year, $7 million contract this year after his 2017 trade to Houston.
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Justin Verlander to pitch for Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday against White Sox
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is expected to start against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday at Comerica Park, where he has not pitched for the franchise since 2017.
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