Tigers injury updates: AJ Hinch discusses Verlander, McKinstry, others
Tigers manager AJ Hinch provided updates on several injured players, including Justin Verlander's ongoing hip inflammation and Zach McKinstry's rehab assignment. Verlander has not yet progressed to a symptom-free bullpen session, while relief pitcher Will Vest is also dealing with health issues. Multiple players, including Troy Melton, Jackson Jobe, and Beau Brieske, are advancing in their recovery through rehab assignments or live pitching sessions.
- ▪Justin Verlander is managing hip inflammation and has not yet completed a bullpen session without symptoms flaring up.
- ▪Zach McKinstry began a rehab assignment with the Toledo Mud Hens after being placed on the 10-day injured list for left hip/abdominal inflammation.
- ▪Will Vest is not 100% and dealing with an undisclosed issue, according to manager AJ Hinch.
- ▪Troy Melton started a rehab assignment in Lakeland and could return from the 60-day IL around May 25.
- ▪Jackson Jobe threw a bullpen session and Beau Brieske threw live batting practice as they continue their recoveries.
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