Pitching Rotation
Tigers sign Justin Verlander to one-year deal
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The Detroit Tigers have signed veteran pitcher Justin Verlander to a one-year, $13 million contract for the 2026 season, reuniting the future Hall of Famer with the franchise where he began his career. The deal includes $2 million in base salary and $11 million deferred starting in 2030. Verlander joins a strong rotation led by Tarik Skubal and Framber Valdez as the team aims for a third consecutive postseason appearance.
The Tampa Bay Rays are pushing back left-hander Shane McClanahan's next start until later next week to give him extra rest. The team will instead use a bullpen game on Saturday against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
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The Toronto Blue Jays face uncertainty in their pitching rotation as injuries mount. Max Scherzer and Spencer Miles are emerging as candidates for the No. 5 starter role in early June.
At 29 years old, Chicago White Sox pitcher Davis Martin begins the 2026 season with the longest service time by debut date among teammates. Reflecting on his career trajectory from debut to injury recovery, Martin emphasizes his role in fostering team culture amid ongoing rebuild efforts. His leadership extends to offseason bonding with younger rotation mates.
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The Texas Rangers officially introduced left-handed pitcher MacKenzie Gore at Globe Life Field following his trade from the Washington Nationals. The 26-year-old All-Star joins a rotation that led baseball with a 3.41 ERA in 2025. Gore expressed excitement about the opportunity to compete for a championship in Texas.
Building on reports of the Tigers' openness to trading ace Tarik Skubal, the Los Angeles Dodgers are willing to include starter Tyler Glasnow in a deal, highlighting his contract and performance amid rotation upgrade plans.
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The Detroit Tigers have agreed to a one-year Major League contract with right-hander Drew Anderson, pending a physical, after his dominant seasons in Korea. The 31-year-old returns to MLB following a strong performance with the SSG Landers in the KBO. The deal includes a club option for 2027 and gives Anderson a chance to compete for a rotation spot.
Yankees exclude Luis Gil from initial four-man rotation
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