"Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is returning to the team with which he started his career, signing a one-year deal with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday. Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, spent his first 13 seasons with the Tigers. He is considered perhaps the best pitcher of his generation, with the most innings pitched, strikeouts and wins among active players."
"The nine-time All-Star said he wanted to return for a 21st major league season after experiencing a wild swing of highs and lows with the San Francisco Giants in 2025. The right-hander signed a $15 million, one-year contract in January, went a team-record 16 starts before registering a win and then wrapped it up with career start No. 555, which ranks 27th all-time."
"After a dominant 13-year stretch with the Tigers, Verlander found a second life after joining the Houston Astros in 2017. He won Cy Youngs in 2019 and 2022 -- and after the latter signed a two-year, $86.6 million contract with the New York Mets. Verlander spent 16 starts with the Mets before being traded back to the Astros in August 2023."
Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, is returning to the Detroit Tigers on a one-year contract. He spent the first 13 seasons of his career with Detroit and ranks among active leaders in innings pitched, strikeouts and wins. Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, sought a 21st major league season after a 2025 campaign with the San Francisco Giants that featured highs and lows. He signed a $15 million deal, endured an 0-8 start but finished stronger, and overall in 2025 posted a 4-11 record with a 3.85 ERA and 137 strikeouts in 152 innings. Verlander revitalized his career with the Houston Astros, won Cy Young Awards in 2019 and 2022, had a brief stint with the New York Mets, and owns career totals of 266 wins and 3,553 strikeouts.
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