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MLB rumors: Justin Verlander buzz, Astros target All-Star, Reds-White Sox deal

By Kevin Henry

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets walks to the dugout during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JULY 19: Justin Verlander #35 of the New York Mets walks to the dugout during the eighth inning against the Chicago White Sox at Citi Field on July 19, 2023 in New York City. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images) /
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Justin Verlander of the New York Mets. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /

MLB Rumors: San Francisco Giants pursuing Justin Verlander trade?

According to MLB insider Jon Morosi, San Francisco has been in touch with the struggling New York Mets to see if Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner and nine-time All-Star, could be available in a trade.

Verlander’s pitching slash line of 3.47 ERA/3.98 FIP/1.157 WHIP would certainly be an intriguing add, and the Giants (or any other team) would have Verlander for 2024 as well thanks to the two-year, $86.67 million deal he signed in the offseason to pitch in Queens.

San Francisco’s rotation ranks 13th among all MLB teams with a combined 1.3 bWAR this season. Verlander has posted 1.5 bWAR by himself, so it’s easy to see the boost he could bring to the Bay Area in a potential trade. But will the Giants be willing to eat the contract and Verlander be willing to waive his no-trade clause to go across the country? It will be interesting to watch.

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