Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander played catch off the bullpen mound.

Fantasy Impact

It isn't quite an official bullpen session for Verlander. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Justin Verlander threw off the front of the bullpen mound on Wednesday.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander also played catch. He should be able to throw a bullpen soon if he continues to progress.

Justin Verlander has not yet been cleared to return to mound work.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander continues to play catch daily. He remains without a clear timetable to return.

Justin Verlander is scheduled to throw a bullpen session on Thursday.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander, who recently announced that he will retire following the 2026 season, is continuing to work toward his season debut. He was initially slated to return on June 21, but a left hamstring strain suffered during a bullpen session delayed his comeback. Verlander is set to throw his first bullpen session since the setback and is currently without a timeline for return.

Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander announced that he will retire following the 2026 season.

Fantasy Impact

On the same day he was named to the American League All-Star roster as a Legeng Pick, Verlander was quick to announce that the time has come to call it career after this season. The future first-ballot Hall of Famer has made just one start for the Tigers this season due to hip and hamstring injuries, but will technically retire as a 10-time All-Star with a Rookie of the Year, MVP, three AL Cy Young Awards, and two World Series championships under his belt. Fittingly, he will retire with the Tigers, who drafted him second overall in 2004.