Verlander (groin) is expected to take the mound for Saturday's contest against the Red Sox, Jon Morosi of Fox Sports reports.
Verlander and the Tigers have been optimistic that he will be set to pitch all week, and it now appears as though he will be good to go for Saturday's battle against Chris Sale and Boston. The right-hander threw a side session Thursday without suffering any setbacks, appearing ready for action after leaving Sunday's affair with tightness in his groin. If anything changes before game time Saturday, Drew VerHagen would likely be called upon in his stead.