"Justin Verlander is headed back to Detroit: One year, $13 million, with $11 million deferred starting in 2030. https://t.co/qvHlrcUKVg- Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) February 10, 2026 It's a relatively modest sum for Verlander, even at his age, when you consider the deferrals. But, hey, with the Tigers spending $70 million on Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez, I expect Verlander was happy to wait a little longer for his cash in order to be part of a potentially very good Tigers team."
"Soon to be 43, Verlander's overall numbers last year with the Giants were only so-so (his 3.85 ERA and a matching FIP were about 5% better than league average when you account for the friendly ballpark), but he was looking pretty darn good by the end of the year. In the right rotation, where he's comfortable and can have his innings managed well, it's not at all hard for me to see him being a valuable back-of-the-rotation arm."
Justin Verlander signed a one-year contract with Detroit for $13 million, with $11 million deferred beginning in 2030. The deferred payout reduces immediate cost while fitting into a rotation-strengthening strategy that also included $70 million commitments to Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez. Verlander will turn 43 soon and posted a 3.85 ERA with a matching FIP last season, roughly 5% better than league average after park effects. He finished the year strong and projects as a useful, innings-managed back-of-the-rotation starter. Returning to Detroit reunites him with the franchise where he rose to prominence, and the Tigers project as a strong team in a weak division.
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