Justin Verlander

Verlander Announces Retirement After 2026 Season

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A Decorated Career of Longevity and Achievement

Justin Verlander Announces Retirement After 2026 Season Justin Verlander, a right-handed pitcher widely regarded as one of the greatest of his generation, announced Wednesday that he plans to retire at the conclusion of the 2026 Major League Baseball season. The 43-year-old, currently playing for the Detroit Tigers, confirmed the decision through a statement posted to … Read more

Tigers To Use Keider Montero In Relief, Activate Verlander On Sunday

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Why Montero’s demotion matters: the numbers behind Detroit’s bullpen experiment

The Detroit Tigers will shift Keider Montero to the bullpen for at least the next two series, clearing a rotation spot for Justin Verlander’s return from the 60-day injured list on Sunday, June 16, against the Chicago White Sox. Montero, who has posted a 3.61 ERA in 72 1/3 innings this season, will make his … Read more