Justin Verlander reflects on his brief time with the New York Mets after previously announcing that he will retire following the 2026 season. Both reports note that his tenure in New York lasts only part of one season. During that stretch, Verlander posts a 3.15 ERA and records 81 strikeouts over 94 ⅓ innings, according to the figures cited by the outlets. Beyond the performance metrics, Verlander comments on his experience with the Mets and says he “fell in love with the city,” highlighting his personal reaction to living and playing in New York during the period he was with the club. While the articles focus on his overall career plans and his on-field output during the Mets stint, they do not provide additional context on roster moves or specific game-by-game details. Taken together, the sources present the same core information: Verlander is looking ahead to a post-playing future after 2026, and he characterizes his time with the Mets as memorable despite its length.