Justin Verlander, the three-time Cy Young Award winner and two-time World Series champion, announced he is retiring at the end of the 2026 season. Verlander, who is pitching for the Detroit Tigers this season, made the announcement on social media Wednesday.
Verlander explained that he had given the game of baseball all that he had left and that this season tested his abilities more than ever. He was recently named to the American League All-Star team for the 10th time in his career.
Verlander’s Career Highlights
Verlander pitched for the Tigers, San Francisco Giants, New York Mets, and Houston Astros, winning his two World Series titles with the Astros. In 2011, he won the American League MVP award with the Tigers, an incredibly rare feat for a pitcher.
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