Verlander won’t be coming back to Detroit, signs one year deal with Houston instead

DETROIT, MI (WKZO AM/FM) – Starting pitcher Justin Verlander will not return to the Detroit Tigers, at least for the next season.

According to his brother Ben Verlander, the former Detroit ace has agreed to a one-year deal worth $25 million with the Houston Astros.

He spent the last year recovering from Tommy John elbow surgery.