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Detroit Tigers Trio Nears Historic Milestones
11 Mar
Summary
- Verlander eyes top-8 career strikeouts, potentially surpassing Sutton and Seaver.
- Jansen aims for 500 career saves, becoming third in MLB history.
- Skubal could achieve rare three consecutive Cy Young awards.
The 2026 MLB season presents significant individual achievement potential for three Detroit Tigers pitchers. Justin Verlander, at 43, is nearing the top ranks of career strikeouts, potentially surpassing Don Sutton and Tom Seaver. He needs 148 strikeouts to challenge Bert Blyleven for the fifth spot.
Kenley Jansen, the team's closer, is close to securing his 500th career save. This would place him third all-time in MLB history, behind only Mariano Rivera and Trevor Hoffman. Jansen has consistently exceeded 24 saves per season since 2012.
Tarik Skubal, the reigning Cy Young winner, has an opportunity to achieve a rare accomplishment: three consecutive Cy Young awards. This feat has only been accomplished by Randy Johnson and Greg Maddux in the National League, and never before in the American League.
