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Justin Verlander plans to retire after this season, capping a career with 3 Cy Young Awards
By Larry Lage, Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 8, 2026
· 4 min read
Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.Verlander made the announcement on Wednesday, shortly after he was added as a Legend Pick to the Am...
Key takeaway The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.
Why this matters in Tomball News
For Tomball residents who are also Astros fans, Justin Verlander's announcement is bittersweet. While he's set to retire with the Detroit Tigers, his time with the Houston Astros from 2017 to 2022 left a lasting impact on the team and the city. Verlander's decision to finish his career where it started is a testament to his loyalty and dedication to the Tigers organization. As the oldest player in Major League Baseball, Verlander's experience and expertise will be missed on the field. Locally, his retirement may also mean a shift in fan attention, as Astros fans who admired Verlander's skills during his time in Houston will now have to look to other players to fill the void. With Verlander's intention to still make a start with the Tigers, fans in the Houston area will be watching to see how he performs in his final season, even if it's not with the Astros.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 8, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Justin Verlander plans to call it a career later this year.The three-time Cy Young Award winner, two-time World Series champion and 2011 AL MVP will retire after this season with the Detroit Tigers.Verlander made the announcement on Wednesday, shortly after he was added as a Legend Pick to the Am...
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