Justin Verlander Discusses Tigers Reunion, Felt Return Was Always Possible

Justin Verlander, who turns 43 next week, discussed his return to the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, stating he always felt a reunion was possible. He agreed to a $13 million, one-year deal with Detroit earlier this week, having last pitched for them in 2017. Verlander noted that the Tigers' recent loss of Reese Olson to shoulder surgery opened the door for his return, as initial talks didn't seem to have much room for him. He won two World Series with the Astros after leaving Detroit and was the AL MVP in 2011 with the Tigers.