Verlander, Scherzer put love of family on display in emotional finales
Justin Verlander's career is over after Saturday's start in Detroit. Max Scherzer's career might be, too, after Sunday's season finale in Toronto.
Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer, two of Detroit's premier pitchers, showcased their deep love for family during their final starts of the 2026 season. Verlander, 43, made his last appearance on September 26, clinching the game with a perfect 6-0 performance over 5⅓ innings, before handing the ball to his 14-year-old daughter Genevieve for a brief stint.
The touching gesture left Verlander emotional, even in his postgame press conference where he expressed gratitude for his family's unwavering support. Scherzer, 42, took the mound for the Toronto Blue Jays on September 27, delivering a fiery 114-pitch outing before bowing out in the eighth inning. Upon exiting the field, Scherzer returned to the dugout to embrace his wife and four children.
Both pitchers have made significant contributions to the sport, with Verlander boasting an all-time career record of 266-159, and Scherzer sitting at 225-126.
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