Justin Verlander's Detroit Return Delayed by Setback
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Lauren Theisen
Summary
Justin Verlander's anticipated return to Detroit for a Father's Day game against the White Sox was canceled due to a setback in his recovery, leaving fans disappointed as Keider Montero started instead. Verlander had been ramping up for his MLB return after a rehab stint with the Toledo Mud Hens, but was not healthy enough to pitch. The article captures the emotional letdown for Tigers fans who were eager to see the former ace back in a Detroit uniform for the first time since his 2017 trade to Houston.
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· 5 pulledThe Father's Day crowd in downtown Detroit was likely unanimous in its disappointment that Keider Montero was on the hill for the Tigers.
It's nothing personal against Keider, but until a few days prior, this game against the White Sox was looking far more momentous.
Justin Verlander, finally healthy again, would be appearing for the first time at home in a Tigers uniform since he was traded to Houston in 2017.
Except Verlander wasn't quite healthy again.
Despite a couple of rehab outings with the Toledo Mud Hens earlier this month, ramping up to his MLB return after just one bad start back on
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