Justin Verlander to retire after this season: 'The time has come'
Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander announced that he will retire at the end of the current MLB season, saying he has realized the time has come to step away. A future Hall of Famer, Verlander leaves a legacy as one of the greatest pitchers of his era, with multiple Cy Young Awards and World Series titles. His decision marks the end of an illustrious 19-year career that included stints with the Tigers, Astros, and Mets.