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Tigers' Justin Verlander out for Sunday start against White Sox

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 19, 2026, 7:06 PM

Last updated Jun 19, 2026

Tigers' Justin Verlander out for Sunday start against White Sox

Summary

Justin Verlander will not make his scheduled start for the Detroit Tigers on Sunday against the Chicago White Sox, remaining on the injured list. Keider Montero is set to take his place in the rotation. Verlander's absence delays his return to Comerica Park, where he has not pitched this season. The Tigers aim to assess Verlander's recovery timeline as they navigate the season's remainder.

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Status Watch

•Verlander scratched from Sunday start due to injury
•Keider Montero will start in his place
•This marks Verlander's delayed return to Comerica Park
•Tigers evaluate Verlander's recovery timeline

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7:32 PMYahoo Sports — Justin Verlander scratched from Sunday's start by Detroit Tigers
7:06 PMYahoo Sports — Tigers' Justin Verlander scratched from Sunday start

What they're saying

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Justin Verlander, who was scheduled to start Sunday at Comerica Park for the first time in nearly nine years, has been scratched with an injury.
— Yahoo Sports