Justin Verlander makes first rehab start for Tigers this season
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 6:05 AM
Last updated Jun 3, 2026
Justin Verlander made his first rehab start for the Detroit Tigers. The 40-year-old pitcher, who joined the team with a one-year, $13 million contract this offseason, has only had one start this year. This rehab appearance is part of his recovery process from injury. The Tigers are monitoring his progress closely as they aim to bolster their pitching staff.
- •Verlander signed a one-year, $13 million contract with the Tigers.
- •He has made only one start for the team this season.
- •This rehab start is part of his recovery from injury.
- •The Tigers are focused on evaluating his health and performance.
- 6:05 AMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Justin Verlander spins 5 shutout innings in Toledo rehab start
- 3:01 AMYahoo Sports — Detroit Tigers Reveal When/Where Justin Verlander Will Make 1st Rehab Start
- 4:27 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Verlander injury update: Tigers starter gets first rehab start
"Justin Verlander is set to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on June 2 as the Detroit Tigers ace works his way back from left hip inflammation.
"Justin Verlander has made just one start for the Tigers this year after signing a one-year, $13-million contract this winter.
"Justin Verlander made his first start for the Toledo Mud Hens in nearly 11 years on Tuesday night.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 6:05 AMTigers' Justin Verlander spins 5 shutout innings in Toledo rehab start
Justin Verlander made his first start for the Toledo Mud Hens in nearly 11 years on Tuesday night.
- Yahoo SportsJun 1, 2026, 3:01 AMDetroit Tigers Reveal When/Where Justin Verlander Will Make 1st Rehab Start
Justin Verlander is set to make his first rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on June 2 as the Detroit Tigers ace works his way back from left hip inflammation.
- Yahoo SportsMay 31, 2026, 4:27 PMJustin Verlander injury update: Tigers starter gets first rehab start
Justin Verlander has made just one start for the Tigers this year after signing a one-year, $13-million contract this winter.
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