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Justin Verlander is not making the necessary progress in recovering from left hip inflammation, leaving his return date uncertain despite being eligible to come off the injured list.
The Detroit Tigers arenât dealing with a worsening situation when it comes to Justin Verlander.
Theyâre just not getting the progress they need, either.
Verlander remains in a holding pattern as he works back from left hip inflammation, with his return still to be determined despite being eligible to come off the injured list.
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There had been a possibility Verlander could rejoin the rotation this weekend in Boston. That wonât happen.
Manager A.J. Hinch confirmed the veteran right-hander will travel with the team to continue his work but will not be activated.
Itâs a cautious decision, but not a surprising one given the latest update.
Verlander completed a bullpen session earlier this week, but it didnât provide the clarity the Tigers were hoping for.
âIâll try to characterize it accurately,â Hinch said via the Detroit Free Press. âI think heâs doing OK. I donât think heâs necessarily taking a step forward, and he hasnât taken a step back.â
In other words, steadyâbut not ready.
Justin Verlander is dealing with left hip inflammation and is in a holding pattern regarding his recovery.
His return date is still to be determined, as he is not making the progress needed for a comeback.
A.J. Hinch expressed that the team is not facing a worsening situation but is frustrated by the lack of progress in Verlander's recovery.

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The session fell short of expectations for both Verlander and the organization, even if it didnât raise any red flags.
âIt wasnât quite to the level that he wanted or that we wanted,â Hinch said.
For a pitcher who relies heavily on feel and precision, that missing edge is enough to delay a return.
For now, the Tigers are choosing patience over urgency.
âWeâre going to take it day-by-day,â Hinch said.
That approach reflects both Verlanderâs age and the timing of the season. Thereâs little incentive to push in April if it risks something more serious down the line.
The Tigers will continue forward without one of their most experienced arms, at least for the time being.
Verlander isnât regressing. But until he shows clear progress, he wonât be back on the mound in a game setting.
For now, Detroit waitsâand watchesâfor that next step forward.