VerHagen (hip) has been sent to Triple-A Memphis to begin a rehab assignment, Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat reports.
VerHagen is expected to make a two-inning appearance for Memphis on Tuesday, putting him one step closer to returning from the 10-day injured list. The 31-year-old was placed on the IL on April 22 with a right hip impingement, but his time away from the team should be relatively minimal. He has posted a 5.79 ERA and 1.93 WHIP with four strikeouts over 4.2 innings this season.