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BackJustin Verlander to make farewell start for Detroit Tigers on Saturday
Justin Verlander to make farewell start for Detroit Tigers on Saturday
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Justin Verlander to make farewell start for Detroit Tigers on Saturday

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  • Justin Verlander will make a farewell start for the Detroit Tigers on Saturday after recovering from hip and hamstring injuries.
  • The 43-year-old pitcher, who has 266 wins and 3,554 strikeouts in 21 MLB seasons, is not expected to throw more than one inning as both teams are already eliminated from postseason contention.

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Justin Verlander has been sidelined by hip and hamstring injuries for several months, missing action since March 30. He announced his intention to make a farewell start after a successful bullpen session.

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Justin Verlander will close the book on his Hall of Fame career with a farewell start Saturday. After a bullpen session went well Tuesday afternoon, the Detroit Tigers announced Verlander will start Saturday's game. It will be his first start since March 30. He has been sidelined by hip and hamstring injuries the last several months.

"We're not following the normal script for rehab players. I mean, there's no point. I told these guys: 'What are we saving my arm for?' It doesn't make a lot of sense," Verlander said recently. "I think clearly there's some underlying stuff there with the hamstring, but it just is what it is. I mean, there's a chance that I could seriously hurt myself, but it's part of being a professional athlete at 43."

Verlander is not expected to make a full start Saturday. He could throw just one inning, similar to Charlie Morton's farewell start with the Atlanta Braves last season. The Tigers and their weekend opponent, the Pittsburgh Pirates, have already been eliminated from postseason contention, so Verlander's farewell start will have no impact on any races.

The Tigers had previously announced plans for farewell events celebrating Verlander. His final start will now headline the season's final weekend. In 21 MLB seasons, Verlander went 266-159 with a 3.33 ERA and 3,554 strikeouts. He is eighth on the all-time strikeout list.

Open Questions

  • Will Verlander experience any discomfort during his farewell start?
  • What specific farewell events are planned by the Tigers for Verlander?
  • How will Verlander be honored after his final appearance?

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