Detroit Tigers scratch Justin Verlander from scheduled start due to injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Jun 19, 2026
The Detroit Tigers have scratched Justin Verlander from his scheduled start on Sunday after he suffered a left hamstring injury during a bullpen session in Houston. This setback comes as Verlander was expected to make his return to the Tigers rotation following recovery from hip inflammation. The injury is not considered season-ending, with the team suggesting a recovery period of a few weeks. Meanwhile, Keider Montero will start in Verlander's place.
- •Verlander injured his left hamstring during a bullpen session.
- •He was expected to return from hip inflammation.
- •Keider Montero will start in his place on Sunday.
- •Recovery is expected to take a matter of weeks.
- 10:46 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Verlander opens up after setback: 'Maybe wheels are falling off'
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers scratch Justin Verlander from return start after veteran pitcher suffers left hamstring strain
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Report: Detroit Tigers Make Unfortunate Decision On Justin Verlander
"The Detroit Tigers have scratched Justin Verlander from his scheduled Sunday start after he suffered a left hamstring injury during a bullpen session in Houston. T
"The Detroit Tigers scratched Justin Verlander from Sunday's start against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park with a left hamstring strain.
"The 43-year-old Verlander had been scheduled to take the mound for Detroit for the first time since March 30.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 10:46 PMJustin Verlander opens up after setback: 'Maybe wheels are falling off'
The Detroit Tigers scratched Justin Verlander from Sunday's start against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park with a left hamstring strain.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 8:46 PMTigers scratch Justin Verlander from return start after veteran pitcher suffers left hamstring strain
The 43-year-old Verlander had been scheduled to take the mound for Detroit for the first time since March 30.
- Yahoo SportsJun 19, 2026, 7:00 PMReport: Detroit Tigers Make Unfortunate Decision On Justin Verlander
The Detroit Tigers have scratched Justin Verlander from his scheduled Sunday start after he suffered a left hamstring injury during a bullpen session in Houston. T
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