Sat 8/23/14 5:17 PM

Verlander (shoulder) has been confirmed as the starter for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Twins. Shoulder soreness cut Verlander's last start short after 40 pitches, and while an MRI revealed just inflammation, the Tigers decided to play it safe and skip the right-hander's next turn. Upon completion of a bullpen session Thursday, Verlander received clearance to oppose Trevor May in Saturday's nightcap, but the Twins aren't the pushovers they used to be, having scored more runs than any team in baseball since the All-Star break (158).