What happened: Justin Verlander will miss several weeks with a left hamstring strain. He was scratched from his planned Sunday start and will remain on the injured list. The injury occurred during a bullpen session as he worked back toward the rotation.

Why it matters: Losing Verlander for an extended stretch is a meaningful blow to a rotation already counting on his innings. A multi-week absence reshapes the starting plans and pushes more workload onto the rest of the staff during the regular-season grind.

What to watch: Watch for a firm timeline and rehab schedule once the hamstring is re-evaluated, along with how the rotation is reshuffled in his absence.