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Justin Verlander announced he will retire after this season, capping a 22-year MLB career that includes a 2011 AL MVP, three Cy Young Awards, two World Series titles and three no-hitters. He’s currently eighth on the all-time strikeout list and earned a 10th All-Star selection as a Legend Pick, while injuries limited this season; the announcement also gave a nod to wife Kate Upton.
Justin Verlander announced he will retire at the end of the season, finishing his storied career with the Detroit Tigers after being selected as an All-Star legend. He cited physical and mental challenges, said he would give his all for the remainder of the year, and thanked his family, teammates, and fans as he prepares for a likely Hall of Fame-caliber finale.
Detroit will shift Keider Montero to the bullpen for at least two series to open a rotation spot for Justin Verlander, who is returning from the 60-day IL to start Sunday against the White Sox. Montero has a 3.61 ERA across 72 1/3 innings and has largely avoided big innings, aided by infield pop-ups; Hinch left the move's duration flexible. The club also expects Casey Mize back soon and will need to demote a pitcher to free a 40-man spot for Verlander’s activation.
Detroit’s Tarik Skubal threw five scoreless innings in a High-A rehab start after elbow surgery, signaling a likely return to the Tigers’ rotation. Verlander will make a second rehab start for Triple-A Toledo, while Casey Mize and Kenley Jansen are also nearing returns. With Skubal, Verlander, and Mize on the way back, Detroit may need to juggle three arms in a pitching staff currently led by four healthy starters: Framber Valdez, Jack Flaherty, Keider Montero, and Troy Melton, with a six-man rotation a possibility.
Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers in 2026, aging but still the same ace as his 2011 MVP days, with the 43-year-old taking the mound for Detroit in the season’s early games and rekindling a long-dormant reunion with the club that drafted him.
Justin Verlander’s long-awaited return to Detroit didn’t go as hoped, as Arizona jumped out to a big early lead and held on for a 9-6 win. Verlander lasted four innings with spotty command, the Diamondbacks tacked on runs including a three‑run shot by Carroll, and Detroit’s comeback attempt surged with a six‑run seventh (and two more in the eighth) before Ildemaro Vargas’ late solo shot sealed the result. The Tigers drop to 2-2, and Casey Mize is set to debut Tuesday against Brandon Pfaadt.
Justin Verlander, 43, returns to the Detroit Tigers as the elder statesman of a young clubhouse, blending relentless work ethic and curiosity with a lighthearted coffee-loving persona. He’s mentoring young arms, trading bullpen feedback, and embracing a full-circle moment as he eyes pitching into his mid-40s and chasing 300 wins, while teammates like Tarik Skubal and Casey Mize adapt to his seasoned approach during spring training.
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, former teammates with the Tigers, will face off for the first time in a Texas-sized AL West showdown. Verlander, now with the Astros, has a 3.86 ERA in six starts since being traded, while Scherzer, now with the Rangers, has a 2.21 ERA in six outings. Both teams' offenses are strong, with the Astros leading the AL West and the Rangers close behind. The game is crucial for postseason positioning, and only one Texas team can come out on top.
Framber Valdez outdueled former Astros ace Justin Verlander by holding the Mets to two runs and four hits while striking out nine batters in eight innings as the Astros finally reached 40 wins with a 4-2 victory over the Mets. Valdez improved to 4-1 with a 1.50 ERA and 0.83 WHIP in his past six starts, strengthening his case to make his second consecutive All-Star team. Alex Bregman slugged a two-run homer in the third inning that put the Astros ahead, 3-0, and Jose Altuve drove in a pair of runs with a sacrifice fly in the third and an RBI single in the seventh.
The New York Mets completed a sweep against the Cleveland Guardians with a 2-1 victory in a pitching duel between former Cy Young winners Justin Verlander and Shane Bieber. Verlander provided his best start yet for the Mets, throwing eight innings and allowing only one run. Francisco Lindor tied the game with a home run in the sixth inning, and Jeff McNeil drove in the go-ahead run in the eighth. The Mets have now won five games in a row and sit at a 25-23 record.
The Mets' pitching rotation has struggled this season, but the return of Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander this week could provide a boost. The two veteran pitchers were signed in the offseason for a combined $86.6 million and have a history of success, but questions remain about their health and effectiveness. The Mets also face concerns about the rest of their rotation, including the handling of rookie Kodai Senga. The returns of Scherzer and Verlander will offer some insight into the team's ability to achieve its goals.