Justin Verlander is returning to the Houston Astros.
PUBLISHED 2:29 PM CDT Aug. 01, 2023HOUSTON — The Astros are bringing back Justin Verlander, acquiring the three-time Cy Young Award winner from the New York Mets in a The Astros are sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York. Crane said the Mets are sending roughly $54 million to Houston to help pay off Verlander's contract. The 40-year-old signed an $86.7 million, two-year deal with the Mets in December that includes a vesting option for 2025 at $35 million.
The underperforming Mets are dismantling the most expensive roster in major league history. They dealt ace earned his 250th career victory He won his third Cy Young Award and second World Series with Houston last season, then became a free agent. The Astros have won the AL West in five of the past six seasons but currently trail the Texas Rangers by half a game.
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