Justin Verlander Makes Progress Toward Pitching Perhaps 1 More Time in 2 Weeks for Tigers
Justin Verlander threw a mound session and could make a rehab assignment before one more outing as the Tigers plan a career celebration.
- On Saturday, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander threw from the mound at Comerica Park with live batters standing in, reaching 93 mph with his fastball during a significant step toward one final appearance.
- After announcing his retirement plans in July, the 43-year-old has battled left hip inflammation and a left hamstring strain since early April, limiting him to just one start this season on March 30.
- With 266 career wins and 3,554 strikeouts over 21 seasons, Verlander holds three Cy Young Awards and is a two-time World Series champion, making him the oldest player in Major League Baseball.
- The Tigers have planned a two-day celebration of Verlander's career when hosting the Pittsburgh Pirates in two weeks, with September 25 and 26 set as official celebration dates during the final regular season series.
- With just weeks remaining, Verlander continues pushing forward despite hurdles, refusing to end his career without pitching once more; Saturday's mound session offered fans and the organization hope they will witness the ace take the field one last time.
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FILE - Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander, center, acknowledges the crowd during the second inning of a baseball game against the San Francisco Giants in San Francisco, on Aug. 9, 2026. (AP Photo/Jed Jacobsohn, File)
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Justin Verlander makes progress toward pitching perhaps 1 more time in 2 weeks for Tigers
DETROIT (AP) — Justin Verlander is making progress toward potentially pitching one more time in the last year of his playing career.
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