Tigers' Justin Verlander: Recovery 'slower than expected'

Tigers pitcher not progressing quickly

Detroit — Justin Verlander is fine. No real progress, no real setback.

Tigers Manager Delivers Concerning Injury Update on Justin Verlander

It certainly does not sound like the Detroit Tigers are going to get Justin Verlander back this week or much sooner.

Tigers injury updates not bad, but not great news

DETROIT — Justin Verlander is fine. No real progress, no real setback.

Justin Verlander injury update: No setback, but recovery at standstill

Tigers' Justin Verlander: Recovery 'slower than expected'

Tigers’ Justin Verlander: Recovery ‘slower than expected’

Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander's recovery from a hip injury is "going a little slower" than anticipated, manager A.J. Hinch said Thursday.Verlander, 43, landed on the 15-day injured list on April 5 with left hip inflammation. The three-time Cy Young Award winner pitched a bullpen session on Wednesday."I think he's doing OK. I don't think he's necessarily taking a step forward, and he hasn't taken a step back," Hinch said. "He had a…