On Monday evening, the Detroit Tigers are playing the Arizona Diamondbacks for the first of a three-game series.
The Tigers are coming off a series with the San Diego Padres (in California) where they went 2-1.
Detroit Tigers Star Justin Verlander Made MLB History
GettyStarter Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the home opener at Chase Field on March 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
Justin Verlander signed with the Tigers over the offseason.
He became an MLB legend during the first 13 seasons of his career with the Tigers (2005-17).
ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (on February 10): “Right-hander Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year contract. Verlander, 43 next week, returns to the team with which he spent his first 13 seasons and whose hat he’ll wear in the Hall of Fame.”
GettyStarter Justin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning of the home opener at Chase Field on March 30, 2026 in Phoenix, Arizona.
By starting on Monday night, Verlander made MLB history.
Tigers PR wrote (before the game): “Justin Verlander is set to join Don Sutton as the only pitchers in @MLB history to begin their career with at least 380 starts on their original team, followed by at least 175 starts elsewhere, and then return to appear again with their first club.”
GettyJustin Verlander #35 of the Detroit Tigers poses for a photo during the Detroit Tigers Photo Day at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium on February 17, 2026 in Lakeland, Florida.
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