Verlander入選明星賽並宣布本季結束退休

I want to thank the Commissioner for the incredible honor of being selected to the All-Star game. The opportunity to attend once again is something I'll che rish, and it will be an incredibly special moment for me and my family.

This season has challenged me in ways I haven't experienced before, both physi cally and mentally. I've always believed that as long as I could compete at th e level I expect of myself, I'd keep playing. I never wanted to retire because of a milestone, a number, or a date on the calendar. I wanted the game to tel l me when it was time.

Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come. While I'm full y committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, l've decided this will be my last. It's fitting that | get to finish where it a ll started - with the Detroit Tigers, the organization that drafted me and gav e me my first opportunity.

Baseball has given me more than I could have imagined. It taught me discipline, resilience, and the value of continuing to adapt and evolve. I've been fortu nate to play with and against incredible players, for outstanding organization s, and compete in-front of fans who deeply appreciate the game.

To every teammate, coach, player, clubhouse attendant, and fan who has been pa rt of this journey - thank you. It's been a privilege to share the field with you. To my family, especially my wife Kate, thank you for standing beside me t hrough every season, every rehab, and every high and low. I couldn't have done this without you. It's time for the next chapter.

But first, I'm excited to finish this season the only way I know how - with ev erything l've got.

JUSTIN VERLANDER

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