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Verlander set for final start Saturday vs. Pirates

The 43-year-old Tigers legend will pitch his career finale at Comerica Park on Sept. 26 after months recovering from injury.

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What to know

  • Justin Verlander will make his final MLB start on September 26 against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Comerica Park, pending successful completion of conditioning tests.
  • The 43-year-old right-hander has pitched only once this season due to hamstring and hip injuries sustained early in the year; he announced his retirement in July.
  • The appearance marks Verlander's 557th career start and will conclude a 21-year career spent mostly with the Tigers, where he won three Cy Young Awards and an MVP.

“So still in pencil because, again, we've gone down this path health-wise. We also want to be transparent with our plans for him and a fun weekend celebrating.”

A.J. Hinch, Tigers manager · Yahoo Sports ↗

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Verlander set for final start Saturday vs. Pirates
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  1. 3

    Tigers officially announce Verlander's Saturday finale

    The Tigers formally announced that Verlander will start Saturday's game against the Pirates, in what will be his 557th career start—the 29th most in MLB history. The start marks his first appearance since March 30.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 1d ago · read ↗

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    Tigers confirm Verlander return and career finale plans

    Sports Illustrated reports that Verlander will make his return to the mound for one final start against Pittsburgh before the Tigers' season ends. The appearance will determine whether the 43-year-old veteran, who could choose to retire after this season, has one more year in him.

    “Verlander is going to have his number retired, as he has meant so much to the city of Detroit throughout the majority of his career.”
    — Tyler Miller, Sports Illustrated writer · source
    1. 2 outlets Justin Verlander to make final start of Hall of Fame career on Saturday before planned retirement

      first by CBS Sports, 1d ago · also Newsweek

      1 more headline
    2. 1 outlet Justin Verlander's Last Tigers Start of 2026 Season Revealed

      first by Sports Illustrated, 3d ago

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    Hinch targets September 26 for Verlander's final start

    Tigers manager A.J. Hinch announced before Sunday's game against Chicago that the club is targeting Saturday, Sept. 26, for Verlander to face Pittsburgh at Comerica Park. Verlander has cleared a simulated game and will undergo additional bullpen work midweek before the scheduled appearance.

    “We're aiming for Saturday. Now we have to be cognizant of the things he has to do in order to get there, and he's answered every test.”
    — A.J. Hinch
    1. 4 outlets Justin Verlander to start Saturday for Tigers in final appearance

      first by freep.com, 1d ago · also Yahoo Sports, Sports Illustrated, Fox News

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    2. 1 outlet Justin Verlander Set to Make Final MLB Start

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago