Justin Verlander returns to Detroit Tigers on 1-year deal
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Dillon Dingler eases into spring training as the Detroit Tigers open camp in Lakeland. The young catcher is coming off a strong 2025 season and remains a key piece of the Tigers’ 2026 plans.
Framber Valdez, who agreed to a deal with Detroit last week, cited ex-Astros manager A.J. Hinch's role in the free-agent process as part of why he's a Tiger.
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LAKELAND, Fla. — Now we know why the Detroit Tigers have been stockpiling starting pitchers. Right-hander Reese Olson, an important part of the Tigers’ rotation for the last three seasons, was placed on the 60-day injured list on Tuesday after undergoing labral repair surgery last week.
Without Reese Olson, the Detroit Tigers' starting rotation will feature Tarik Skubal, Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Casey Mize and Justin Verlander.
With a couple of expensive transactions last week, the Tigers will enter camp next week with the best 1-2 rotation punch in baseball.
Hinch and Harris met with the media while Justin Verlander and Framber Valdez got to know their teammates.
In a TikTok video posted Tuesday, Ben Verlander was all smiles after news broke of his brother Justin Verlander signing with the Detroit Tigers.