Particle.news
Download on the App Store
15 ARTICLES
·
last mo.

Justin Verlander Cleared for Farewell Start at Comerica Park

The Tigers confirmed his final scheduled start after he completed a bullpen test and accepted a sped-up rehab plan that carried extra injury risk.

Image
Image
Image
Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander watches from the dugout during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Comerica Park in Detroit on Sunday, June 21, 2026.

Overview

  • The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that Verlander completed a final bullpen session and is cleared to start on Saturday against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Detroit.
  • Verlander said he accelerated and altered his rehabilitation, skipping normal rehab steps and accepting the possibility of more serious injury to reach this finale.
  • The outing is expected to be abbreviated and mostly symbolic because the Tigers have been eliminated from playoff contention and he has not pitched since March 30.
  • The club will stage a two-day career celebration during the weekend series that includes commemorative giveaways and charitable elements connected to the Detroit Tigers Foundation.
  • Verlander returned to Detroit on a one-year deal reported at $13 million, announced his retirement in July, and will close a Hall of Fame résumé that includes multiple Cy Young Awards, an MVP and two World Series titles.