Justin Verlander retires from MLB
The gist
Justin Verlander will make his final MLB start Saturday for the Tigers against the Pirates.
The three-time Cy Young winner closes a 21-season career where it began, in Detroit.
How it unfolded
- Mar 30, 2026Verlander makes his only start of the season for the Tigers against the Arizona Diamondbacks, allowing six runs (five earned) on six hits in 3.2 innings before landing on the injured list with hip and hamstring problems.
- May 2026The Tigers transfer Verlander to the 60-day injured list.
- Jul 2026Verlander announces he will retire after the 2026 season.