PT TODAY: MRI confirms Verlander's triceps strain

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Tigers | Justin Verlander receives MRI results
Detroit Tigers SP Justin Verlander (triceps) had an MRI exam Thursday, April 16, and the results confirmed he has a triceps strain, according to head athletic trainer Kevin Rand.  Source: MLB.com - Jason Beck
 
BHQ take: Verlander has yet to make an appearance in 2015, and the odds of his returning shortly seem to be shrinking. LHP Kyle Lobstein remains in the rotation to take Verlander's turn. Lobstein completed five innings to get the win in his first start, with 3 K/2 BB. He made six starts among seven late-season appearances for DET in 2014, with 27 K/14 BB...

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