The Mets have made some history in 2023, but perhaps not what was envisioned on Opening Day.
According to Jeff Pasan of ESPN, the Mets have dealt Justin Verlander alongside cash to the Houston Astros in exchange for outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford.
This makes the Mets the first team ever to trade away two three-time Cy Young Award winners in one week.
A look back at Verlander’s time in Queens
After five successful seasons in Houston, including two World Series Championships, Verlander came to the Mets on a two-year $86.