While stressing that these plans are “still in pencil,” Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told the Detroit Free Press’ Jeff Seidel and other reporters said the team intends to start Justin Verlander on Saturday when the Tigers host the Pirates. If…
Detroit Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced that the team plans to start veteran pitcher Justin Verlander on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates. If the plan holds, this will mark the final game of Verlander's 21-year career and his first home start for Detroit since 2017. Verlander has missed almost the entire season on the injured list due to hip inflammation and a hamstring strain.
In other team news, right-hander River Ryan is scheduled to be called up from Triple-A to start Monday's game against the Washington Nationals. Keider Montero is expected to act as a piggyback starter in that matchup. Ryan is anticipated to be a major part of the Tigers' pitching staff moving forward.
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