Verlander, an ace right-hander born Feb 20, 1983, is a standout MLB pitcher. He has pitched for the Tigers, Astros, and now the Giants.
The Detroit Tigers have placed star pitcher Justin Verlander on the injured list with a left hip inflammation, and a subsequent hamstring strain will sidelined him for weeks. Verlander, 43, was preparing for his return when a new hamstring strain forced him to pause rehab and start a full recovery process.