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Houston — The time has finally come for Justin Verlander.
He expected this to happen two-plus months ago, but it’s happening Sunday.
Verlander, out since April 1 with hip inflammation, will make his first start at Comerica Park in a Tigers’ uniform since 2017 in the finale against the White Sox.
Manager AJ Hinch announced the news before the game Tuesday.
Tarik Skubal will start on Friday, and Hinch said he hopes Troy Melton will be able to start Saturday. Melton was scratched from his start on Monday with back stiffness. He worked out and felt better on Tuesday.
▶ First pitch: 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Daikin Park, Houston
▶ TV/radio: Detroit Sports Net, 97.1 FM
Scouting report
▶ RHP Casey Mize (2-3, 2.27), Tigers: It will be 21 days since his last start, which made the rainout extra cruel on Sunday since it made him wait three extra days. His season was interrupted for a second time because of a groin strain, which clouds the fact he’s been sensational this season. He’s allowed two runs or less in eight of his nine starts, holding hitters to a slash line of .200/.254/.318 with a career-high 26.55 strikeout rate.
▶ RHP Peter Lambert (5-4, 3.47), Astros: It’s been a journey for the 29-year-old. From Tommy John surgery in 2020, to spending parts of seven seasons in Triple A, to spending a year in Japan. But he might’ve found a home. He is 3-0 in his last four starts (3.32 ERA). He has a six-pitch mix, but he leans on his 94-mph, riding four-seamer, changeup (40% whiff) and 2,600-rpm slider. He has stark reverse splits: righties are slugging .500 with an .821 OPS while lefties are scuffling at .151 slug and .446 OPS.
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This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tigers' Justin Verlander to return to rotation Sunday vs. White Sox
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He expected this to happen two-plus months ago, but it’s happening Sunday.
Verlander, out since April 1 with hip inflammation, will make his first start at Comerica Park in a Tigers’ uniform since 2017 in the finale against the White Sox.
Manager AJ Hinch announced the news before the game Tuesday.
Tarik Skubal will start on Friday, and Hinch said he hopes Troy Melton will be able to start Saturday. Melton was scratched from his start on Monday with back stiffness. He worked out and felt better on Tuesday.
Tigers at Astros
▶ First pitch: 2:10 p.m. Wednesday, Daikin Park, Houston
▶ TV/radio: Detroit Sports Net, 97.1 FM
Scouting report
▶ RHP Casey Mize (2-3, 2.27), Tigers: It will be 21 days since his last start, which made the rainout extra cruel on Sunday since it made him wait three extra days. His season was interrupted for a second time because of a groin strain, which clouds the fact he’s been sensational this season. He’s allowed two runs or less in eight of his nine starts, holding hitters to a slash line of .200/.254/.318 with a career-high 26.55 strikeout rate.
▶ RHP Peter Lambert (5-4, 3.47), Astros: It’s been a journey for the 29-year-old. From Tommy John surgery in 2020, to spending parts of seven seasons in Triple A, to spending a year in Japan. But he might’ve found a home. He is 3-0 in his last four starts (3.32 ERA). He has a six-pitch mix, but he leans on his 94-mph, riding four-seamer, changeup (40% whiff) and 2,600-rpm slider. He has stark reverse splits: righties are slugging .500 with an .821 OPS while lefties are scuffling at .151 slug and .446 OPS.
[email protected]
@cmccosky
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Tigers' Justin Verlander to return to rotation Sunday vs. White Sox
Continue reading...
