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Verlander Returns, Starts vs. White Sox June 21

6/17/2026

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Verlander Returns, Starts

Justin Verlander, who signed a $13 million deal in February 2026, will be activated from the 60-day injured list and start on June 21 versus the Chicago White Sox.
He entered the injured list on April 1 for inflammation, missed 81 days, and completed three rehab outings by June 10.
A.J. Hinch shifted Keider Montero to the bullpen and kept Troy Melton day-to-day.
Verlander remains MLB’s active leader with 266 wins and 3,554 strikeouts.

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Hinch Keeps Montero

AJ Hinch said Keider Montero will stay in the bullpen for the upcoming series.
Troy Melton’s Saturday start is pending back-tightness clearance after improvement from Tuesday’s stretching.
With Gleyber Torres out, the Tigers added Hao-Yu Lee and will meet division-leading White Sox as Casey Mize posts a 2-3 record and a 2.27 ERA.

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Verlander Returns, Starts

Justin Verlander, who signed a $13 million deal in February 2026, will be activated from the 60-day injured list and start on June 21 versus the Chicago White Sox.
He entered the injured list on April 1 for inflammation, missed 81 days, and completed three rehab outings by June 10.
A.J. Hinch shifted Keider Montero to the bullpen and kept Troy Melton day-to-day.
Verlander remains MLB’s active leader with 266 wins and 3,554 strikeouts.

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