Justin Verlander is returning to where it all started.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported that the right-hander is signing with the Detroit Tigers on a one-year deal. Verlander, who turns 43 on Feb. 20, will continue his Hall of Fame career for at least one more season with the team he called his home for the first 13 seasons of it.
Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported the deal is for one-year and $13M with $11M of it deferred.
Verlander joins an already star-studded pitching staff with Detroit that includes two-time Cy Young Award winner, and arguably the best pitcher in the majors, Tarik Skubal and top pitching free-agent acquisition Framber Valdez. Verlander and Valdez were teammates during their time with the Houston Astros and will now be reunited in Detroit.
Verlander looks to add his experience and Hall of Fame pedigree to the pitching staff of a Tigers team that went 87-75 season and reached the ALDS last season.