Tigers planning for Justin Verlander to pitch one last game this season to celebrate his career
If all goes to plan, Verlander will start on Sept. 25 versus the Pirates as part of a two-day celebration of his career.
Justin Verlander, the Detroit Tigers' legendary pitcher, is planning a special farewell game at Comerica Park to celebrate his career. The plan is for Verlander to start the September 26 home game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, marking the beginning of a two-day commemoration of his illustrious 14-year tenure with the Tigers. A bobblehead giveaway will also take place on Friday, September 25, as part of the festivities.
The Tigers are hopeful that Verlander will be able to pitch in this game, contingent on his recovery from left hip inflammation and a strained left hamstring that have limited his appearances this year. Tigers manager A.J. Hinch expressed cautious optimism, stating that the team is aiming for a "last weekend" to make this a "very emotional, important weekend" for Verlander.
Verlander himself has expressed cautious optimism, stating that he is "pretty close to that being a reality" after throwing bullpen sessions and a simulated game. If Verlander performs well in these sessions, he could be on track to make his final start at Comerica Park.
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