Verlander's Homecoming Delayed, Montero Steps In

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Justin Verlander's big return to Comerica Park just hit a snag.

The 43-year-old ride he got slapped on the 15-day injure list Saturday with left hip inflammation,

retroactive to April 1st.

That means no homecoming mountime against the Cardinals this weekend on Sunday night baseball.

He kicked off the season Monday in Arizona, versus the D-backs, but it was rough surrendered

five runs over three and two Thursday's innings before getting pulled.

Tiger spans were buzzing for this moment.

His first pitch back home since rejoining the team after all these years.

At his age, every start feels like a milestone, and now it's delayed, testing the squad's

depth early on.

To fill the gap, they called up right-hander Cider Montero from AAA Toledo.

He's stepping in for Detroit Series finale against St. Louis.

Verlander's no stranger to bumps like this, but the Tigers keep rolling while he heals

up.

Stay tuned for when that slider returns to the Motor City.