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Kate Upton Reveals Engagement to Justin Verlander at 2016 Met Gala

Kyle NewportMay 2, 2016

While sports fans were tuned into the NBA playoffs or Major League Baseball games Monday evening, some sports-related news broke at the 2016 Met Gala.

Detroit Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander and model Kate Upton are engaged.

On Monday night, Upton showed up to the Met Gala sporting a pretty noticeable rock on her ring finger:

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Verlander, 33, and Upton, 23, have dated for more than three years, according to E! News' Rebecca Macatee and Jimmy Chairman. While some in the public eye may try to hide their personal lives, this couple never hid from the spotlight. That doesn't mean the two shared every detail about their relationship, however.

"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," Upton said, per E! News. "So I'm excited to finally be able to share it with the world!"

In the social media age, it's impressive that Verlander and Upton were able to hide their engagement for a month, perhaps even longer. Kudos to them for being able to keep it under wraps.

For those wondering, a wedding does not seem to be in the works anytime soon. Upton added that they are "enjoying the engagement period." Regardless of when the happy couple ties the knot, taking the engagement public must take quite a bit of stress off the table.

[E! News]