Justin Verlander - MLB News, Rumors, & Updates

Set for spring debut Friday Verlander will make his first Grapefruit League start in Friday's game against the Red Sox, Jason Beck of MLB.com reports.

Impact Verlander will be the last member of Detroit's projected season-opening rotation to take the hill this spring, and it will be his first game in a Detroit uniform since 2017 after rejoining the club on a one-year, $13 million contract last month. The 42-year-old isn't the same pitcher he was when he last played for the Tigers, but he should at least give the team a veteran option to reliably eat up some innings. Verlander turned in a respectable 3.85 ERA and 137 strikeouts across 152 innings for the Giants last year.

20 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers

Framber Valdez struck out three while throwing 30 of 43 pitches for strikes in the left-hander’s spring training debut for the Detroit Tigers

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Verlander set for Tigers return in 1st spring start on Friday LAKELAND, Fla. -- Justin Verlander’s return to the mound in a Tigers uniform is set. The former American League MVP and three-time Cy Young...

1 DAY AGO • MLB.COM

Here are Tigers' financial implications for deferring Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez contracts For years, the Detroit Tigers have lived in the shadow of Major League Baseball’s modern financial arms race. The Los Angeles Dodgers defer...

3 DAYS AGO • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation

Detroit Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is not expected to be available for the start of the season due to inflammation in his right elbow

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

2 repeat Cy winners? It hasn't happened in 26 years Every era has its defining starting pitchers -- the aces who transcend their peers and become synonymous with a generation. Right now, we’re...

3 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Tigers enjoy perks of 'Casey's Cafe' as Mize settles into contract year LAKELAND, Fla. -- The locker between Tarik Skubal and Justin Verlander’s, the one that houses the espresso machine Casey Mize purchased with...

5 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million deferred money from Tigers in 2039

Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez will receive the final payments from their new contracts with the Detroit Tigers in 2039, with the team deferring $31 million of the $128 millio...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Miggy visits old friend Verlander before joining Team Venezuela in new role LAKELAND, Fla. -- Miguel Cabrera said he sent a text to Justin Verlander as soon as news emerged of Verlander’s return to the Tigers. “I tol...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Will 43 be the new 22? Verlander celebrates birthday with another day at the office LAKELAND, Fla. -- From an early age, Justin Verlander talked about pitching into his mid-40s, with Nolan Ryan as a role model for longevity....

FEBRUARY 20 • MLB.COM

All eyes on Verlander as throwing work begins again in Tigertown LAKELAND, Fla. -- The first Vintage Verlander moment of this new chapter wasn’t a strikeout in front of a packed crowd at Joker Marchant Sta...

FEBRUARY 18 • MLB.COM

Tigers fans can't believe the significance of the date Justin Verlander returned to Detroit Justin Verlander's return to the Detroit Tigers feels special for so many reasons, but fans can't believe his return coincided with an impor...

FEBRUARY 15 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Justin Verlander's return coincides brilliantly with latest Tigers streaming change The moment that Tigers fans have spent years begging for is finally here: Justin Verlander is back in Detroit. The one-year, $13 million reu...

FEBRUARY 15 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tarik Skubal's incredulous NSFW take on Justin Verlander signing has Tigers fans giddy When the news broke that Justin Verlander was coming home, Detroit Tigers fans felt it in their chest. When Tarik Skubal dropped an F-bomb a...

FEBRUARY 14 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tarik Skubal sends blunt message amid competition in Tigers after Justin Verlander's return The Detroit Tigers will benefit from the return of Justin Verlander, and Tarik Skubal has sent a blunt message regarding the internal compet...

FEBRUARY 13 • BOLAVIP.COM

Justin Verlander on Tigers' Reunion: 'I Thought There Was a Chance I Come Back'

Now back with the Detroit Tigers, Justin Verlander discussed on Thursday how he felt a reunion was always possible.

FEBRUARY 13 • FOX SPORTS

Justin Verlander on Tigers' Reunion: 'I Thought There Was a Chance I Come Back'

See future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander and Kate Upton through the years Photos capture Tigers star Justin Verlander and his wife, supermodel Kate Upton, on and off the field.

FEBRUARY 13 • USATODAY.COM

Tigers' harsh Reese Olson lesson should serve as warning for future plans Lost in the vibes of the Detroit Tigers signing Framber Valdez and Justin Verlander over the past week is the fact that Reese Olson will mis...

FEBRUARY 13 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Justin Verlander insinuates a changing of the guard in AL with Tigers decision Justin Verlander explained his decision to return to the Tigers after a long free agency.

FEBRUARY 12 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Watch LIVE: Tigers reintroduce Verlander Watch live from Lakeland, Fla., where Justin Verlander discusses his return to the Tigers after signing a one-year deal to return to the tea...

FEBRUARY 12 • MLB.COM

Complete breakdown of Tigers' 2026 payroll after Justin Verlander, Framber Valdez deals It took a little while but the Tigers finally got their offseason going. In the final days leading up to Spring Training, they signed Frambe...

FEBRUARY 12 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Justin Verlander's return hype reel has Tigers fans' nostalgia at an all-time high Justin Verlander shared a hype reel and and changed his profile picture to a throwback after Tigers signing.

FEBRUARY 11 • MOTORCITYBENGALS.COM

Tigers' Reese Olson out for season amid Justin Verlander news | Sporting News This is unfortunate news for the Tigers.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Tigers Deal for Verlander More Clear After Nightmare Reese Olson Injury Update The Detroit Tigers made a shocking move on Tuesday afternoon when it was announced they were bringing Justin Verlander home for his 21st sea...

FEBRUARY 11 • SI.COM

Tarik Skubal sends message as Tigers pull off $13,000,000 blockbuster move for 9× All-Star ace Veteran All-Star pitcher Justin Verlander has signed a one-year, $13,000,000 deal with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 11 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

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Framber Valdez throws 3 scoreless innings in spring debut for the Detroit Tigers

Tigers right-hander Troy Melton is expected to miss the start of season due to elbow inflammation

Verlander and Valdez will get final payments of $31 million deferred money from Tigers in 2039

Justin Verlander on Tigers' Reunion: 'I Thought There Was a Chance I Come Back'