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Justin Verlander, the 43-year-old pitching legend with 266 wins and over 3,500 strikeouts, is retiring at the end of 2026 — a career so extraordinary it defies today’s pitcher-friendly era. With injuries mounting but stats soaring, Verlander’s durability and dominance over two decades make him a generational icon. Only Max Scherzer rivals his win count, and even he’s battling injuries. Young stars like Skenes and Misiorowski are rising, but none come close to Verlander’s sustained excellence. His Hall of Fame case is sealed — and his legacy? Unmatched.

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