Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
Summary
Justin Verlander, a famous baseball pitcher, announced he will retire after the 2026 season. He has had a long and successful career, winning three Cy Young Awards and two World Series titles, and is finishing with the Detroit Tigers, the team that first signed him.Key Facts
- Verlander plans to retire after the 2026 season.
- He is 43 years old and the oldest player in Major League Baseball.
- Verlander has won three Cy Young Awards, given to the best pitchers.
- He has won two World Series championships with the Houston Astros.
- Verlander was the 2011 American League MVP and Rookie of the Year in 2006.
- He started his career with the Detroit Tigers and is ending it there.
- This season, he dealt with injuries including hip inflammation and a hamstring pull.
- MLB will honor Verlander at the 2026 All-Star Game in Philadelphia.
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