Justin Verlander announces he's retiring at the end of the 2026 MLB season
- On Wednesday, Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander announced he will retire after the 2026 season, concluding a 21-season Major League career.
- Persistent physical struggles defined Verlander's final campaign; he made only one start on March 30, allowing five runs before left hip inflammation and a hamstring strain sidelined him.
- Over 21 Major League seasons, Verlander compiled 266 wins and 3,554 strikeouts while winning three Cy Young Awards, two World Series titles with the Houston Astros, and the 2011 American League MVP.
- MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred selected Verlander as a 'Legend Pick' for the 2026 All-Star Game on July 14 in Philadelphia, where he will attend to be honored but will not play.
- Verlander committed to finishing the season, stating "I'm excited to finish this season the only way I know how-- with everything I've got," and he remains eligible for Baseball Hall of Fame induction in 2031.
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Justin Verlander announced the 2026 season will be his last, retiring as a three-time Cy Young Award winner with at least 3,554 strikeouts and two World Series titles.
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"This season has challenged me in ways I haven't experienced before, both physically and mentally," Verlander, the 2011 American League Most Valuable Player, said in a statement posted on X. "I've always believed that as long as I could compete at the level I expect of myself, I'd keep playing. I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number or a date on the calendar. I wanted the game to tell me when it was time. "Over the last severa…
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