Verlander Announces He Will Retire After 2025 Season
The three-time Cy Young Award winner and future Hall of Famer confirmed Wednesday that this will be his final MLB season.
Justin Verlander announced on July 8, 2025 that he will retire after the current season concludes. The 43-year-old right-hander compiled 266 wins, 3,554 strikeouts, and three Cy Young Awards across his career with the Detroit Tigers and Houston Astros. He is considered a lock for the Baseball Hall of Fame. His retirement announcement has implications for the Tigers' rotation planning for the remainder of 2025.
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