Justin Verlander

Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander did not get off to a good start in his return to the team on Monday, allowing five earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings of work.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander allowed an RBI triple to Corbin Caroll in the first inning as part of a two-run frame before Carroll took him deep for a three-run homer in the second. Verlander finished with just one strikeout and two walks in the losing effort. The 43-year-old got off to a slow start in the 2025 season with the Giants, but was excellent in the season's second half, a brief silver lining for Tigers fans and fantasy managers early in the season.

Justin Verlander will start on the mound for the fourth game of the season for the Detroit Tigers according to Cody Stavenhagen.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander will take the hill on the road against the Arizona Diamondbacks in his first regular season start of 2026, posting a 3.85 ERA and 1.36 WHIP to go along with 137 strikeouts over 29 starts (4-11) for the San Francisco Giants in 2025.

Justin Verlander will make his first appearance in the Grapefruit League for the Tigers on Friday.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander was able to get through two successful innings in a simulated game on Sunday. He'll take on the Red Sox in his first official game action.

Justin Verlander threw two innings in a simulated game on Sunday.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander is aiming to make his spring debut within the next week. He remains on track to be ready to go for the start of the season.

Justin Verlander has agreed to a one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers according to Jeff Passan.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander returns to the organization in which the right-hander spent his first 13 seasons, adding more depth to a Detroit rotation that will look to carry a lineup facing consistency questions as they look to take control of the AL Central this upcoming season. Verlander posted an underwhelming 3.85 ERA and 1.36 WHIP to go along with 137 strikeouts over 29 starts (4-11) on the mound during the 2025 season.