Verlander Completes Rehab Start; Poised for Rotation Return

Justin Verlander successfully completed his first rehab start with Triple-A Toledo on Tuesday, tossing five scoreless innings with three strikeouts while recovering from a hip injury. Following this successful outing, he is expected to rejoin the Tigers' starting rotation as early as next week for a matchup against the Twins. The organization is closely monitoring his health as he follows a structured progression back to the major league mound.