Verlander pushing for one last start amid injury uncertainty
The future Hall of Famer is not giving up on pitching again before retiring, but his availability remains in doubt as the regular season closes.
Justin Verlander is attempting to return from injury in time to make one final start before retiring. The Detroit Tigers are planning a two-day celebration for the final weekend of the regular season, suggesting the team is preparing for his farewell. His availability is not guaranteed, making this an active injury concern. The situation is fluid and dependent on his physical recovery in the coming days.
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Verlander pushing for one last start amid injury uncertainty
The veteran righty is not giving up on pitching again before retiring, but his availability remains in question as the regular season winds down.
Burch Smith's Season Ends After Shoulder Surgery
The Tigers reliever had an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder, ending his 2026 season and casting doubt on his 2027 availability.
Burch Smith's Season Ends After Shoulder Surgery
The Tigers reliever had an arthroscopic procedure on his throwing shoulder, ending his 2026 season and casting doubt on his 2027 availability.
Tanner Rainey Outrighted to Triple-A After Tigers DFA
Detroit outrighted Rainey to Toledo following a DFA earlier this week; he accepted the assignment and will remain in the organization.
Detroit Tigers Have Lost 14 of Their Last 17 Games
Detroit has dropped 14 of its last 17 games, per Patrick Donnelly at MLB.com, with execution failures in the latest defeat deepening the slump.
Riley Greene Activated, Returns to Detroit Tigers Lineup
Riley Greene has been activated and is back in Detroit's lineup, per Jason Beck and Patrick Donnelly at MLB.com, after a rehab stint with Triple-A Toledo.