Justin Verlander set to start for Tigers against White Sox on Father's Day
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 16, 2026, 10:27 PM
Last updated Jun 16, 2026
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is scheduled to return from the injured list and start against the Chicago White Sox on Sunday, June 21, at Comerica Park. He has been sidelined since April 1 due to left hip inflammation and has not pitched in Detroit since August 20, 2017. Verlander had one earlier start this season, allowing five runs over 3⅔ innings. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch expressed confidence in Verlander's readiness and the positive energy his return will bring. Verlander signed a one-year contract to return to the Tigers in February 2026 after spending time with the Houston Astros.
- •Verlander is activated from the injured list.
- •He last pitched for the Tigers on March 30, 2026.
- •Verlander signed a one-year contract with the Tigers in February.
- •He has not pitched at Comerica Park since August 2017.
- •Tigers manager A.J. Hinch expects Verlander's start to energize the team.
- 3:31 PMYahoo Sports — Ready or not, Tigers' Justin Verlander returns Sunday: 'I need to compete. ...'
- 4:34 AMESPN MLB — Tigers' Verlander set for Comerica Park return Sun...
- 3:05 AMYahoo Sports — Justin Verlander to pitch for Tigers at Comerica Park on Sunday against White Sox
- 10:27 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on Father's Day at Comerica Park
"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. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch made the announcement on Tuesday. Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, was put on the injured list with left hip inflammation in April.
"Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is expected to start against the White Sox on Sunday at Comerica Park, where he has not pitched for the franchise since 2017.
"Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will make his first start at Comerica Park this season Sunday against the White Sox, after missing most of the season.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 18, 2026, 3:31 PMReady or not, Tigers' Justin Verlander returns Sunday: 'I need to compete. ...'
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will make his first start at Comerica Park this season Sunday against the White Sox, after missing most of the season.
- ESPN MLBJun 17, 2026, 4:34 AMTigers' Verlander set for Comerica Park return Sun...
Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is expected to start against the White Sox on Sunday at Comerica Park, where he has not pitched for the franchise since 2017.
- Yahoo SportsJun 17, 2026, 3:05 AMJustin 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. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch made the announcement on Tuesday. Verlander, the oldest active player in the major leagues at 43, was put on the injured list with left hip inflammation in April.
- Yahoo SportsJun 16, 2026, 10:27 PMJustin Verlander returns to Tigers on Father's Day at Comerica Park
Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander is scheduled to start Sunday against the White Sox at Comerica Park, returning from the injured list.
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