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Justin Verlander injury update: Progress, but next steps unknown
TL;DR
Justin Verlander completed a bullpen session, showing progress in his recovery from left hip inflammation. However, there is still no timetable for his return to the Tigers.
Key points
- Justin Verlander completed a bullpen session.
- He is recovering from left hip inflammation.
- There is no timetable for his return.
- Manager A.J. Hinch reported positive progress.
- Verlander's leg pain has lessened during rehab.
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Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander completed a bullpen session for the first time in the week after lingering pain in his left leg forced him to slow down the rehab process.
Here's the good news: The 43-year-old made progress Wednesday, April 22, in his most recent bullpen as he continues to try to return from left hip inflammation.
The bad news?
There still isn't a timetable for Verlander's return to the Tigers.
"It sounds like his leg didn't hinder him as much as it had in his previous bullpen, which is encouraging," manager A.J. Hinch before Wednesday's game. "The initial reaction from him was a positive step forward, which is great. He still has a series of things that he needs to do before I can plan on anything, but as of right after the bullpen, I was glad to get that news."
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Less than 24 hours later, Verlander discussed his successful bullpen session before Thursday's series finale against the Milwaukee Brewers at Comerica Park.
Q&A
What is the latest update on Justin Verlander's injury?
Justin Verlander has shown progress by completing a bullpen session, but there is no timetable for his return.
Why did Justin Verlander slow down his rehab process?
He slowed down his rehab process due to lingering pain in his left leg.
What did Tigers manager A.J. Hinch say about Verlander's progress?
A.J. Hinch noted that Verlander's leg didn't hinder him as much during the latest bullpen session, which is encouraging.
What are the next steps for Justin Verlander's recovery?
Verlander has a series of tasks to complete before a return can be planned, but specific next steps have not been detailed.