Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander put a ring on it! He and model Kate Upton are engaged! Reports are that Upton made it public at the annual MET Gala in New York. Upton, a St. Joseph, Michigan native, told E News: “I’m really excited. He asked me right before season started so we’ve been keeping it on the down low for quite a while. So I’m excited to finally be able to share it with the world!” MORE
Justin Verlander and Kate Upton are engaged
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