"Justin Verlander has warded off Father Time for much longer than most professional athletes, and he's got a shot to stay ahead of the old man for at least one more season. The venerable righty, who will turn 43 on February 20, has re-signed with the Tigers on a one-year deal that guarantees him $13 million. Only $2 million of that is due this season, with the other $11 million being deferred for an undisclosed duration starting in 2030."
"Verlander was drafted second overall by Detroit out of Old Dominion in 2004, then debuted the following season with two starts in July. He went on to pitch parts of 13 seasons for the Tigers before a last-second trade sent him to Houston in 2017. The Cubs were in the hunt for him as well and Jed Hoyer expressed regret over failing to consummate a deal, especially after Verlander went on to win two Cy Young Awards with the Astros."
"He signed a two-year, $86.67 million deal with the Mets in 2023, but lasted only half a season before being traded back to the Astros. Then came a one-year deal with the Giants in which he put up a 3.85 ERA over 152 innings. Even though his velocity was down slightly in '25, Verlander's 94 mph average fastball was harder than most Cubs starters."
Justin Verlander will turn 43 on February 20 and re-signed with the Tigers on a one-year deal guaranteeing $13 million, with $2 million paid this season and $11 million deferred beginning in 2030. He was drafted second overall by Detroit in 2004 and debuted in 2005, pitching parts of 13 seasons for the Tigers before a 2017 trade sent him to Houston. Verlander won two Cy Young Awards with the Astros. He signed with the Mets in 2023, was traded back to Houston midseason, and then posted a 3.85 ERA over 152 innings with the Giants. His average fastball was about 94 mph in 2025, and he may pursue additional seasons to reach 300 career wins.
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