Justin Verlander Faces Yankees in Spring Training Mound Appearance

The 43-year-old veteran Justin Verlander took the mound for the Tigers in a spring training matchup against the Yankees on March 12, 2026. Verlander, who recorded a 3.85 ERA over 29 starts with San Francisco in 2024, is preparing for the 2026 season. During the game, he surrendered a 431-foot home run to Jasson Domínguez, a hitter who previously homered off him in his 2023 major league debut. Verlander remains in the final stages of his storied career.