Justin Verlander to Make Another Rehab Start in Triple-A Toledo Justin Verlander will make another rehab start for Triple-A Toledo on Wednesday, positioning him to potentially return to the Tigers' rotation the following week at a familiar venue: Houston. The right-hander, who previously pitched for the Mud Hens, will take the mound again to gradually increase his workload as he continues recovery from a left hip injury that kept him sidelined since the end of March. The decision means Verlander will not participate in the Tigers’ upcoming homestand against the Twins, with the team opting to maintain its current four-man rotation for the series. Troy Melton, Framber Valdez, and Keider Montero will be the primary starters, while Verlander will instead face the St. Paul Saints, the Triple-A affiliate of the Twins, in a six-game series beginning Tuesday night at Fifth Third Field. The Tigers’ schedule will shift to a three-game weekend series in Cleveland starting June 15, a critical opportunity to bolster their chances of climbing back into the division race. Tarik Skubal, who recently threw five scoreless innings in a rehab start at High-A West Michigan, is expected to return for that series. Casey Mize, meanwhile, is set to make a rehab start on Tuesday for Single-A Lakeland at Clearwater, potentially joining Skubal in the rotation. Verlander’s return timeline remains tied to his progress in Triple-A, with the Tigers planning to evaluate his readiness for a big-league assignment. Verlander’s potential return to Comerica Park could coincide with a three-game series against the Astros at Daikin Park, starting June 15. The Astros may bring Hunter Brown, Verlander’s former teammate and Detroit native, back from the injured list during that series, adding a layer of intrigue to the matchup.#framber_valdez #justin_verlander #triple_a_toledo #troy_melton #keider_montero
