After pitching all but six innings between 2020 and 2021, starting pitcher Justin Verlander bet on himself in 2022 with the Houston Astros. His first full year back from Tommy John surgery will likely yield his third career Cy Young Award. Once he opts out of his 2023 contract and enters free agency, he’ll have plenty of teams interested in his services.
This includes the Mets and Yankees.
Both squads expressed interest in the right-hander before he re-signed with the Astros last winter. We don’t know the extent of this interest, but they were in attendance for his showcase.