Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Detroit Tigers: Sep 27, 2026

Rodriguez (elbow) took live batting practice against Mitch Keller on Wednesday and appears to be fully cleared for spring training, Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports.

The Pirates signed Ozuna to a one-year, $10.5 million contract Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports. The deal includes a $16 million mutual option or $1.5 million buyout for 2027.

Verlander agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Tigers on Tuesday, Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic reports.

Manager A.J. Hinch announced Wednesday that Skubal will draw the starting nod for the Tigers' Opening Day game March 26 versus the Padres in San Diego, Evan Petzold of the Detroit Free Press reports.