For the first time in nearly two decades as a major league pitcher, Justin Verlander didn't take an offseason break from throwing. He needed to keep a baseball in his hand so his shoulder would cooperate.

Justin Verlander, who pitched for the Detroit Tigers from 2005-17, wants to achieve 300 wins, but he remains 38 wins from the historic milestone.

Verlander agreed to a one-year, $15 million deal with the Giants, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The contract marks a return to the National League for Verlander, who previously turned out for the Mets during the first half of the 2023 season.