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Justin Verlander Explains How He Set Tigers Homecoming in Motion
Veteran pitchers Verlander, Jansen, and Valdez join the Tigers to strengthen rotation and clubhouse culture, aiming to build on recent playoff success, manager Hinch said.
- On Wednesday, Justin Verlander returned to the Tigers after months of planning, greeting Jansen and Valdez in the clubhouse, with Verlander postponing his press conference to Thursday.
- A roster change came when Reese Olson underwent season-ending surgery, shifting the calculus and leading to a one-year deal on the eve of camp, after Verlander reached out last November.
- At Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium, the 43-year-old Justin Verlander reflected on his 13 Detroit seasons, including an MVP, Cy Young, two World Series trips, and hopes to reach 300 wins.
- From the manager's perspective, Hinch said the staff will carefully build pitch counts and routines and 'audible when we need to' to manage innings and effectiveness, with veteran players expected to contribute to winning.
- Hinch flagged internal competition by noting Drew Anderson and Keider Montero may start as the club evaluates roles; he warned health issues remain a concern and said the team needs 'a little bump to take a step forward.
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Detroit Tigers legend and future National Baseball Hall of Fame inductee Justin Verlander was introduced by the organization as he returns to the team following his over eight-year departure.
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