The Mets hand the ball to Justin Verlander for his first start since coming over from Houston. Verlander's Mets' debut has been delayed by a right teres major strain, and he might need a couple of starts to find his groove. Detroit left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez (2-2, 2.21 ERA) has had a great start to the year, and while the Tigers are 2-4 SU in his six starts, two of those losses came by only one one, and in extra innings. Rodriguez is 2-0 with an ERA of 0.66 in two home starts.

8* PLAY ON DETROIT TIGERS +1½.