Things could be going better for Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander.
After putting on 20 pounds of muscle and potentially boasting “best shape of his life” status, Verlander succumbed to a triceps injury late in spring training. He was placed on the disabled list for the first time ever in his career this week:
Justin Verlander will be placed on disabled list, according to @GeorgeSipple. This is the first time he's been on the DL as a MLB player.
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) April 2, 2015
On the plus side for Verlander, the injury won’t stop him from making funny Instagram videos with his lady friend, Kate Upton, on detour signs that make no sense:
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Cool sandals, JV.
