The Tigers announced Wednesday starting pitcher Justin Verlander was placed on the 15-day disabled list due to a right triceps strain. The move is retroactive to March 29.
Verlander was placed on the DL for the first time in his 11-year career. The Tigers also announced Wednesday they recalled Kyle Lobstein from Triple-A Toledo. He is tentatively listed as Verlander's replacement for Sunday's start against the Indians. Lobstein made seven appearances, including six starts, for Detroit in 2014. He went 1-2 with a 4.35 ERA.
The six-time All-Star and 2011 AL Cy Young award winner has been sidelined since leaving a March 27 spring training start against the Blue Jays. He appeared to be progressing toward making his first start of the season Sunday before Wednesday's announcement.
"Early on it was kind of grabby, I guess. Right now it's more just kind of achy. It gets tired quickly," Verlander said.
Manager Brad Ausmus said Verlander felt good throwing long toss Tuesday and is "extremely optimistic" Verlander will only miss one start, per the Detroit Free Press.