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Justin Verlander Calls It Quits | Houston Astros News
Justin Verlander, baseball’s reigning arm of legend, is calling it quits after 21 electrifying seasons — and he’s doing it on his own terms. The 2005 Tigers draft pick, who’s racked up 266 wins, 3,500+ strikeouts, and three Cy Youngs (plus two more with the Astros), announced his retirement via social media — just hours after Commissioner Rob Manfred hailed him as a “Legend Pick.” Injuries sidelined him this season, but Verlander’s decision was never about stats or timelines — it was about integrity. He’ll finish strong, but the next chapter? Quietly, beautifully, he’s stepping away…
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