Detroit Tigers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Tigers pitching injury adds another layer to Justin Verlander signing

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Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

Tigers pitcher ruled out for season right after Justin Verlander signing

The Detroit Tigers have Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal on top of the rotation for this season. The Tigers also added former Houston Astros ace Framber Valdez, and Detroit then brought back legend Justin Verlander on Tuesday on a one-year deal.

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The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 10

Tigers make 2 injury moves before Spring Training

As Spring Training approaches in Lakeland, Florida, the Detroit Tigers finalized two injury-related roster decisions. The moves by the Tigers significantly shape the team’s pitching outlook heading into camp.

Reese Olson News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Reese Olson To Miss 2026 Season Following Shoulder Surgery

Right-hander Reese Olson is done for the year after undergoing a right shoulder labral repair, the team announced. Olson has been placed on the 60-day IL, along with fellow right-hander Jackson Jobe.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / February 10

Justin Verlander Signs with Detroit Tigers: Fantasy Baseball 2026 Impact and Projections

Normally a deal for a 42 year-old athlete to go back to his original team seems ceremonial. In this case, the Detroit Tigers shelled out $13 million dollars for a one-year deal for a player who was 4-11 last season.

MLB News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 10

Tigers Beat Out Yankees to Sign Veteran and Bolster Outfield Depth

The Detroit Tigers have made another signing on what has already been a busy Tuesday afternoon so far. Not long after the initial news broke that Detroit was bringing Justin Verlander home on a one-year deal, Jon Heyman of the New York Post has reported the Tigers have agreed to terms on a minor league deal with veteran outfielder Austin Slater.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 10

Justin Verlander making fitting return to Tigers on one-year deal

Verlander is returning to where it all started.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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Austin Slater News / Bless You Boys / February 10

Tigers sign veteran OF Austin Slater to a minor league deal

Things sure have gotten wild in Detroit over the past week. From Framber Valdez, to the Skubal arbitration battle, to adding Tigers legend Justin Verlander back to the roster, we haven’t seen a busier stretch in the Scott Harris era.

Justin Verlander News / Just Baseball / February 10

Tigers Bring Back Justin Verlander on One-Year Deal

A week after the Detroit Tigers front office won over fans by signing Framber Valdez they add a cherry on top. According to Bob Nightengale, the Tigers are bringing back Detroit legend Justin Verlander on a one-year, $13 million deal.

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Justin Verlander News / Trade Talk Sports / February 10

Justin Verlander Returns to Detroit Tigers on One-Year Deal

The Detroit Tigers have officially announced the return of one of baseball’s most iconic pitchers. Justin Verlander, 43 next week, has agreed to a one-year contract to rejoin the team that drafted him in 2004 and where he spent 13 seasons.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Report: Tigers, Justin Verlander Reunite on One Year Deal

With a return to Detroit on a one-year deal, Justin Verlander now falls into place for the completion of a now more than just competitive rotation. Jeff Passan of ESPN was first to report.

Justin Verlander News / Larry Brown Sports / February 10

Justin Verlander returning to a former team for 2026 season

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Justin Verlander News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 10

Tigers Sign Justin Verlander

It’s homecoming season in Detroit. After years of Tigers fans hoping for a reunion with future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander, the team announced Tuesday that Verlander has been signed to a one-year contract for the 2026 season.

Dillon Dingler News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 10

Two Clear Reasons Tigers Dillon Dingler Is Poised for Massive 2026 Performance

It had been a fairly passive offseason for the Detroit Tigers until recently, when the organization blockbustered for starting pitcher Framber Valdez. There is no doubt that Valdez adds a positive edge to their starting rotation, but in terms of position players, the Tigers look identical to 2025.

Spencer Torkelson News / Detroit Tigers on SI / February 10