Justin Verlander To Miss Several Weeks With Hamstring Strain
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will miss several weeks due to a left hamstring strain. The injury occurred during a bullpen session on June 17, 2026. Verlander has described the setback by saying, "Maybe the wheels are falling off."
What changed
The date of the injury is now confirmed as June 17, 2026.
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Justin Verlander Sidelined for Several Weeks With Hamstring Strain
confidence 100%Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will miss several weeks due to a left hamstring strain. The injury occurred during a bullpen session on June 17, 2026. Verlander has described the setback by saying, "Maybe the wheels are falling off."
What's confirmed:
- Justin Verlander will miss several weeks due to a left hamstring strain.
- The injury occurred during a bullpen session on June 17, 2026.
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Justin Verlander to Miss Several Weeks With Left Hamstring Strain
confidence 100%Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander will miss several weeks after straining his left hamstring during a bullpen session. The injury occurred during a team trip to Houston, causing him to be scratched from his scheduled Sunday start. Verlander has described the setback by saying, "Maybe the wheels are falling off."
What's confirmed:
- Justin Verlander will miss several weeks due to a left hamstring strain.
- Verlander was scratched from his scheduled Sunday start.
- The injury occurred during a bullpen session.
- Verlander stated, "Maybe the wheels are falling off."
Still unconfirmed:
- Verlander hinted at retirement by stating, "It's a different conversation now."