Kate Upton is ready for the 2026 MLB season.
Upton's husband, Justin Verlander, has officially signed with the Detroit Tigers. He's back where it all started as his career comes to a close. Verlander spent his first 13 seasons in Detroit.
"Back where it all started," he tweeted Tuesday night.
The Tigers signed Verlander to a one-year, $13 million contract. He joins a Tigers rotation that includes two-time defending American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal and free agent acquisition Framber Valdez.

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Verlander's wife, Upton, is a star on her own.
The iconic Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue model has consistently turned heads with her photoshoots in the past. Upton went viral for a jaw-dropping "Body Paint" photoshoot for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit.
Upton's jaw-dropping photo went viral.
"In case you forgot what @KateUpton looks like in nothing but body paint…" SI Swimsuit shared.
Fans are obsessed.
"BEAUTIFUL," one fan wrote.
"So stunning," one fan added.
"What a stunning photo. She's iconic," one fan added.
The 2026 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue will be out later this year. Who do you want to see featured in it?
