Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander has been diagnosed with inflammation in his right shoulder, but is not expected to go on the disabled list, manager Brad Ausmus told reporters Tuesday.
Verlander had an MRI taken on the shoulder Thursday, which revealed the inflammation, but with no structural damage with it. Verlander will likely have to miss Sunday's start, but the team is hopeful he can make his next turn in the rotation.
Robbie Ray is likely to fill in for Verlander, who made it through just one inning in his latest start.