Report: Mets trade ace Justin Verlander to Astros
Multiple reports said the Astros were sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York.
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Multiple reports said the Astros were sending top outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford to New York.
A few days after trading high-priced pitcher Max Scherzer, the Mets dealt his co-ace Justin Verlander Tuesday.
The Tigers completed a three-game sweep with a 2-0 victory on Thursday.
Buck Showalter said the Mets will evaluate Verlander on Saturday and decide if he needs another rehab start.
Verlander, 40, signed a two-year, $86.7 million contract with the Mets in December.
Following owner Steve Cohen's spending spree, the Amazins are loaded with talent and on the hunt for a ring.
New York to give soon-to-be 40-year-old right-hander $86.7 million over the next two seasons.
