Justin Verlander’s latest Astros outing feels way more like a retirement send-off
Justin Verlander’s illustrious MLB career is winding down, and even he is well aware of this notion.
Without question, Justin Verlander was one of the most dominant pitchers of his generation. He was a perennial American League All-Star in his prime, winning three AL Cy Young Awards and two World Series championships in the second half of his career with the Houston Astros. Unfortunately, it is all coming to an end for the future first-ballot Hall of Famer this season. He simply does not have it anymore, folks.
In his latest start vs. the division rival Los Angels Angels, Verlander pitched 4.2 innings, surrounding six earned runs on eight hits. He may have struck out four batters, but he only lasted 86 pitches. With his ERA on the season now at 5.55, which is by far the worst mark of his career, I have a hard time seeing Verlander even making the Astros’ postseason roster. He probably knows this all too well.
Verlander exited his latest start Friday night to a standing ovation from the Minute Maid Park crowd.
