Verlander Set for Final Career Start with Detroit Tigers
Justin Verlander received a send-off from Tigers teammates ahead of what is expected to be the last start of his MLB career.
Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his final career start for the Detroit Tigers. Teammates honored him before the game in recognition of his storied career. Verlander acknowledged the moment, noting there is no script for such an occasion. The event signals Verlander's impending retirement from professional baseball.
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