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Justin Verlander is 'back': Ex-Detroit Tiger dominant again, faces old team Wednesday

Former Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander reflects on the many memorable moments he had at Comerica Park, May 13, 2019. Jeff Seidel, Detroit Free Press Columnist

It was just four short summers ago when many people thought Justin Verlander was done.

In 2015, he went just 5-8 and made just 20 starts that season. It seemed the core injury which sapped Verlander of his velocity would be what pulled the All-Star pitcher down the Earth for good.

But he bounced back in 2016 and finished second – by one vote – for the Cy Young Award.