VerHagen (shoulder) will work as a starter in spring training, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.
VerHagen has worked exclusively as a reliever the last two seasons for the Tigers, but he said he feels more comfortable starting. VerHagen likely won't crack Detroit's rotation to start the season, but his work during the spring could make him a guy the Tigers use for multiple innings of relief. He could also start the year in Triple-A Toledo's rotation.