Justin Verlander and Kate Upton have expanded their family with the arrival of their second child, a baby boy named Bellamy Brooks Verlander. The couple welcomed Bellamy on a Thursday, as confirmed by a representative for Upton to TMZ. Verlander, currently pitching for the San Francisco Giants, was granted paternity leave ahead of the team’s Friday matchup against the Boston Red Sox to be with his family during this special time.
Speculation Ends as Verlander and Upton Celebrate Second Child After Years Together
Rumors about a potential second pregnancy had circulated earlier in the year when Kate Upton was photographed walking on the beach with Verlander. The images, shared by the Daily Mail in January, sparked speculation due to Upton’s noticeably fuller figure. The couple, who have maintained a relatively private personal life despite their celebrity status, had not confirmed the pregnancy until the birth announcement.
Justin Verlander and Kate Upton Welcome Baby Boy as MLB Ace Juggles Family and Final Season ChallengesVerlander and Upton began dating in 2014 and tied the knot three years later in a picturesque ceremony in Tuscany, Italy. They became parents for the first time in November 2018 with the birth of their daughter, Genevieve. The arrival of Bellamy marks another joyful milestone in their decade-long relationship, further strengthening their family bond.
Verlander Battles Injuries and Inconsistency in 20th MLB Season with the Giants
Verlander, 41, is in the 20th season of his storied Major League Baseball career. Drafted second overall by the Detroit Tigers in 2004, he has played for four different teams and is currently the oldest active player in the MLB. Despite starting 11 games for the Giants in 2025, the three-time Cy Young Award winner has yet to secure a win this season, carrying a 4.45 ERA and recording 47 strikeouts in 56⅔ innings.
His most recent appearance came on Wednesday against the Cleveland Guardians, marking his return after a month-long recovery from a strained right pectoral muscle. Verlander allowed three earned runs in 4⅔ innings and admitted postgame that he was still finding his rhythm. “It felt good to be back out there,” he said, noting both the physical and mental challenges of the season. Having signed a one-year, $15 million deal with the Giants in January, Verlander remains hopeful that his form will stabilize as he continues to work through early-season inconsistencies.