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    Justin Verlander

    JustinVerlander

    Detroit Tigers
    • Detroit Tigers
    • #35
    • Starting Pitcher
    • HT/WT
      1.96 m, 108 kg
    • Birthdate
      20/2/1983 (43)
    • BAT/THR
      Right/Right
    • Birthplace
      Manakin Sabot, VA
    • Status
      15-Day IL

    2026 season stats

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      0-1
      150+
    • ERA
      12.27
    • K
      1
      150+
    • WHIP
      2.18
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      Tigers vet Verlander on 15-day IL with hip injury

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              MLB offseason grades: Tigers bring Verlander back to Detroit on one-year deal

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