On Sunday, the Detroit Tigers finished their series with the Colorado Rockies in Michigan.
The Tigers won by a score of 8-1.
With the victory, they swept the three-game series.
Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander Update
Before Sunday’s game, the latest news about Justin Verlander was announced.
He has been out since March 30 (his only start of the 2026 season).
Chris McCosky of The Detroit News wrote: “AJ Hinch said the hope is that Justin Verlander will be able to pitch on the final Saturday of the season, during Ver-Fest, at Comerica Park. It’s not a firm schedule. He has a few more boxes to check. But that is the goal.”
Cody Stavenhagen of The Athletic added: “There were some positive signs coming out of Justin Verlander’s throwing session off the mound yesterday. He hit 93 mph. Tigers are trying to get him ready to pitch on the final weekend”
Here’s what A.J. Hinch said about the plan:
Jason Beck of MLB.com also wrote: “Justin Verlander will throw a simulated game next weekend while team is in Chicago. Tigers aiming to have him on track to pitch Sept. 26 vs. Pirates, the final Saturday of regular season, during the Verlander career celebration at Comerica Park.”
Verlander is in the middle of his 21st season at the MLB level.
He had spent the first part of his career with the Tigers before stints with the Houston Astros, New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
Looking At The Tigers Right Now
The Tigers are currently the fourth-place team in the American League Central with a 70-79 record in 149 games.
They have gone 6-4 over their last ten games (and are 39-36 in 75 games at home).
Right now, the Tigers are 6.0 games back of the Chicago White Sox for first in the division.
The #Tigers are mapping out a path for their franchise icon to pitch one last time at Comerica Park.
Here’s the plan:
The Tigers will now head on the road to visit the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday night in Canada.
They have gone 31-43 in 74 games away from Detroit.
Detroit Tigers Announce Justin Verlander Update Before Blue Jays Series