Detroit Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander announced Wednesday that he will hang up his cleats at the end of the season.
"Over the last several months, I've realized that time has come," Verlander wrote in a statement. "While I'm fully committed to giving my team everything I have for the rest of this season, I've decided this will be my last. ... It's time for the next chapter."
The 43-year-old was also named to the American League All-Star team as a Legend Pick by commissioner Rob Manfred. The hurler will finish his career as a 10-time All-Star.