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Justin Verlander's Tigers return delayed due to hamstring injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 10:57 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Justin Verlander's Tigers return delayed due to hamstring injury

Summary

Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced that Justin Verlander's return to the team is delayed following a hamstring pull during a bullpen session. Verlander, 43, was slated to make his comeback from a hip injury against the Chicago White Sox, marking his first start at Comerica Park since 2017. His anticipated return has now shifted to an indefinite timeline, with Hinch indicating it will be a matter of weeks, not days. Additionally, outfielder Wenceel Pérez was placed on the injured list due to facial fractures sustained during a postgame workout incident.

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Status Watch

•Verlander sustained a hamstring injury during a bullpen session.
•Hinch states Verlander's absence will last weeks, not days.
•Verlander was set to face the White Sox on June 21.
•This would have been his first home start since being traded in 2017.
•Wenceel Pérez was injured during a postgame workout incident.

Latest Updates

10:57 PMYahoo Sports — Verlander's Tigers return delayed again after a hamstring pull, Hinch says

What they're saying

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Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers has been delayed again. Manager A.J. Hinch announced Friday that the 43-year-old right-hander pulled a hamstring during a bullpen session and will be sidelined indefinitely. “This is not a matter of days,” Hinch said.
— Yahoo Sportsby DAVE HOGG

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