Kate Upton and Justin Verlander made a rare family appearance on the All-Star red carpet in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, marking what was the final time the couple and their two children would attend the event together.
Justin Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, announced his retirement via social media last week, citing a lingering hamstring injury that has limited his playing time this season. The 43-year-old right-handed pitcher was named to his 10th All-Star team for his final season, but did not play in the event.
Verlander's decision to retire comes after a season filled with injuries, including only one recorded start for the Tigers, the team that drafted him in 2004. Despite his struggles, Verlander remains one of the most accomplished pitchers in Major League Baseball history. In a statement on social media, Verlander thanked the Commissioner for the honor of being selected to the All-Star Game, and expressed his gratitude to his family, particularly his wife Kate Upton, for their support throughout his career.
Kate Upton, 34, and Verlander met while filming a commercial in 2012, and got engaged in 2016. The couple tied the knot on November 4, 2017, just days after Verlander won the World Series with the Astros. They have two children together, Genevieve, born in 2018, and Bellamy, who wore brown overalls to the All-Star event on Tuesday night. Genevieve shined in a white two-piece set with a white headband and silver shoes, while Verlander held their son in his arms.
The family's appearance on the All-Star red carpet was a rare moment of normalcy for the couple, who have been navigating the challenges of Verlander's final season. In his statement, Verlander expressed his excitement to finish the season with everything he has, and thanked his family for standing by him through every season, every rehab, and every high and low. As the couple and their children bid farewell to the All-Star Game, Verlander's legacy as one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history will be remembered for years to come.
Verlander's final season will likely be a memorable one, with the pitcher looking to go out on a high note despite the injuries that have plagued him. The Tigers will likely be looking to send their veteran pitcher off in style, and fans will be eager to see one last performance from a legendary player.
Source: NYPOST
