The Detroit Tigers will not be welcoming one of the best players in franchise history back to the team this offseason after speculation that there could be a potential reunion. As first reported by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan,
Justin Verlander, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers from 2005-17, wants to achieve 300 wins, but he remains 38 wins from the historic milestone.
"If Sasaki signs elsewhere, the prediction is the Dodgers. If Sasaki lands with L.A., then Flaherty will wind up with the division-rival San Francisco Giants, who have struck out on just about every big-name pitcher over the last few offseasons and most recently settled for a soon-to-be-42-year-old Justin Verlander."
The San Francisco Giants finally made a splash in what has been a very quiet offseason for new president of baseball operations Buster Posey and his front offic
The Giants made a huge move in free agency by agreeing to a deal with legendary starting pitcher Justin Verlander.
Verlander and the Giants have agreed on a one-year contract pending a physical, according to multiple reports. Per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Verlander’s deal is worth $15 million.
Justin Verlander hopes to parlay his experience and credentials into a comeback season for San Francisco at age 42.
Justin Verlander is set to return to MLB for a 20th season in the bigs, only it won't be with the Houston Astros. The three-time Cy Young winner has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $15 million, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.
The Detroit Tigers didn't try to sign Shohei Ohtani in 2017. A lot has changed since then, exemplified by an attempt to sign Roki Sasaki in 2024-25.
According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, San Francisco has signed three-time Cy Young and former MVP Justin Verlander to a one-year contract.
A key piece in the Los Angeles Dodgers World Series run last season, starting pitcher Jack Flaherty may be headed back to Detroit in free agency.
Future Hall of Fame pitcher Justin Verlander has signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants. Verlander, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers from 2005-17, wants to achieve ...