New Delhi, Feb. 11 -- Justin Verlander is coming full circle in his legendary career. The future Hall of Famer agreed to a one-year, $13 million contract with the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday (February 10). With $11 million deferred until 2030, the deal brings the iconic right-hander back to the franchise where he made his MLB debut in 2005.

Justin Verlander, who turns 43 on February 20, spent his first 13 seasons in Detroit after being selected second overall in the 2004 draft. He racked up 183 wins, 2,373 strikeouts (second in franchise history), and earned the 2011 AL Cy Young and MVP awards while leading the Tigers to multiple playoff runs, including the 2006 World Series. After a 2017 trade to the Houston Astros, he won two World Serie...