Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander felt good after throwing 54 pitches in his bullpen session Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

"He felt good," manager Brad Ausmus said. "[Pitching coach] Jeff Jones said he looked good."

Verlander didn't face live hitters Tuesday with the rest of the Tiger pitchers, but he may get the chance to do so later in the week. His first spring-training start will also be delayed as he continues to recover from offseason muscle surgery.