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Justin Verlander moves to 60-day injured list. Here's what that means
TL;DR
Justin Verlander has been moved to the 60-day injured list, meaning he cannot pitch for the Tigers until May 31. This decision sets the earliest possible return date for him.
Key points
- Justin Verlander transferred to the 60-day injured list
- Earliest return date is May 31
- Affects team roster and player availability
Justin VerlanderDetroit Tigers
KANSAS CITY, MO – Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander has been transferred to the 60-day injured list.
It's significant because it establishes the earliest possible date for his return.
Now, Verlander isn't eligible to pitch for the Tigers until May 31.
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Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander in the dugout during the seventh inning between Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Monday, May 4, 2026.
The Tigers placed Verlander on the 15-day injured list April 4, retroactive to April 1, with left hip inflammation, so being transferred to the 60-day injured list takes him to May 31.
The 43-year-old made his first and only start this season March 30 against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field, surrendering five runs on six hits and two walks with one strikeout across 3⅔ innings while throwing 80 pitches.
The roster move created space Sunday, May 10, for infielder Gage Workman to join the 40-man roster (replacing injured outfielder on the 26-man roster) before the finale of the three-game series against at Kauffman Stadium.
Q&A
Why was Justin Verlander moved to the 60-day injured list?
Justin Verlander was transferred to the 60-day injured list to establish the earliest possible date for his return to the team.
When is Justin Verlander eligible to return to the Tigers?
Justin Verlander is eligible to return to the Tigers on May 31.
What are the implications of a 60-day injured list for a player?
Being on the 60-day injured list means a player cannot participate in games for at least 60 days, affecting team roster decisions and player availability.
