Justin Verlander works toward final start for Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park

Justin Verlander is attempting a return to the mound for the Detroit Tigers before his scheduled retirement at the end of the 2026 season. The 43-year-old pitcher has been sidelined for most of the year by hip and hamstring injuries, limiting him to a single appearance on March 30 against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Verlander has progressed to throwing from the mound, though manager A.J. Hinch has not confirmed a return date. The team holds no specific deadline for his comeback, as the regular season concludes on September 27. Verlander, who began his career with the franchise in 2004, is aiming to make at least one final appearance at Comerica Park. Hinch indicated that the right-hander’s physical progression is moving in a positive direction.

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