Tigers' Verlander removed from game with right shoulder soreness

On a night when the Detroit Tigers bullpen needed Justin Verlander, the former Cy Young winner provided them with the shortest regular-season outing of his career. 

Verlander lasted just one inning Monday in Pittsburgh after allowing five runs - four earned - on four hits and two walks while throwing 40 pitches. Verlander came out for his at-bat in the second inning but was subsequently removed by manager Brad Ausmus following a sacrifice bunt and was replaced by Justin Miller.

On Sunday, the Tigers dropped their series finale in Toronto in a 19-inning marathon that featured six relievers and even forced starter Rick Porcello to throw a pair of innings. 

Verlander's struggles have been well documented this season. Entering Monday's start, the 31-year-old owned a 10-10 record to go with a 4.57 ERA and 1.39 WHIP in 157 2/3 innings.