Kate Upton Asked If She Wants Husband Justin Verlander to Retire

The star pitcher’s wife crashed the Fox set and answered the question about Verlander’s future.

After capturing his second World Series title with the Astros on Saturday night, there’s not too much more for Justin Verlander to accomplish in his Hall of Fame-worthy career.

Verlander, who returned this season at age 39 after missing the 2021 season due to Tommy John surgery, posted one of his best statistical seasons as a major leaguer. He went 18–4 on the season with a 1.75 ERA and 185 strikeouts and was named to his ninth All-Star Game and is the overwhelming favorite to capture his third Cy Young award.

So could Verlander finally hang up his cleats after winning another championship?

The Fox MLB television crew asked his wife Kate Upton that very question during the celebration on Saturday night.

“I love watching my husband do what he loves…to see him do his craft. He’s such an artist out there when he’s pitching,” Upton said.

Sure, Verlander could retire. But he’s said in the past that he wants to play until he’s 45. And since he’s still at the top of his game, baseball fans would surely like to see him stick around.

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Mike McDaniel is a staff writer on the Breaking and Trending News team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided and more. McDaniel hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast. Outside of work, he is a husband and father, and an avid golfer.