Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and former American League MVP, will retire after the 2026 season.

The 43-year-old Detroit Tigers hurler announced his decision on Wednesday in a social media post.

¡°This season has challenged me in ways I haven¡¯t experienced before, both physically and mentally,¡± Verlander, a two-time World Series champion with the Houston Astros, said in a statement posted on X.