Justin Verlander Injury Status & Updates - MLB

Latest Injury Status

60-day IL

IL60

The 43-year-old made one start at the beginning of the season before landing on the IL due to a hamstring injury, and he then dealt with hip inflammation while going through his rehab program. Verlander hasn't made any rehab starts and is likely to have a limited workload Saturday. The future Hall of Famer announced in July that he is retiring after the 2026 season, and he'll return to an MLB mound Saturday to close the book on his 21-year career.

Injury Details

Body Part

Hamstring

Location

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Side

Left

Expected Return

Sep 26, 2026

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Justin Verlander Injury History

September 26, 2026

60-day IL • Hamstring

Strain

Verlander (hamstring/hip) is scheduled to be reinstated from the 60-day injured list to start Saturday against the Pirates, Jeff Seidel of the Detroit Free Press reports.

September 21, 2026

60-day IL • Hamstring

Strain

Verlander (hamstring/hip) threw a mound session Saturday with hitters standing in, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

September 12, 2026

60-day IL • Hamstring

Strain

Verlander (hamstring/hip) threw off the front of the bullpen mound Wednesday, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Latest Justin Verlander Injury Updates

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