The Twins will employ an "opener" for a second time and will turn to May, who has been impressive since returning from Tommy John surgery. Kohl Stewart is expected to serve as the primary pitcher after May.
Verlander was brilliant in his first start of 2018 against the Twins, tossing seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts in an April 9 victory. But the veteran right-hander labored through August with a 3-3 mark in six starts and a 5.29 ERA.