Justin Verlander Returns to Mound for Tigers in Spring Debut

At 43, Justin Verlander makes his highly anticipated return to a Tigers uniform for his first spring start against the Red Sox. The future Hall of Famer has been on a self-managed progression plan, topping out at 95 mph in camp. The team is managing expectations, hoping for 150 innings of steady production rather than a return to his peak form. Verlander will serve as a veteran presence behind rotation leaders Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez as he builds up for the regular season.