Justin Verlander returns to Tigers on 1-year deal
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Justin Verlander, former Detroit Tigers Cy Young winner and MVP, is returning to the team he played for from 2005-17, on a 1-year, $13 million deal.
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The Detroit Tigers have signed franchise legend Justin Verlander to a one-year free agent contract for the upcoming 2026 season. The club announced the move on Tuesday. The deal is for $13 million with $11 million of the total commitment being deferred, FanSided reports.
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