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www.nbcsports.comHere are the latest publicly reported notes on Justin Verlander as of May 2026.
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Status: Verlander is dealing with left hip inflammation and has been on the injured list, with ongoing discussions about rehab starts and a return timeline still uncertain. Recent updates indicate he’s progressed to bullpen work but remains symptomatic, delaying a rehab assignment and potential return to game action. [source: multiple outlets tracking the Tigers and Verlander’s injury status, May 2026 reports]
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Return timeline: The organization and reporters have suggested a conservative path back, typically expecting rehab starts in the minors before rejoining the rotation, but no firm calendar date has been provided and returns have been pushed back by lingering soreness. [source: Tigers injury updates and outlets like CBS Sports and MLB.com coverage, May 2026]
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Context: Verlander, a veteran pitcher, has been cited in several outlets as progressing slowly from hip-related issues that sidelined him earlier in the season, with the 60-day IL designation recently noted in some reports. [source: CBSSports, RotoWire, and Detroit coverage, May 2026]
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