MLB Trade Rumors: Justin Verlander is going to the Houston Astros from the New York Mets, per multiple reports.
The 40 year old Verlander signed a 2 year, $86.67 million deal with a vesting option this past offseason, choosing to leave the Astros for the Mets, who were offering more money. Verlander also had a full no-trade clause in the deal, which reportedly impacted negotiations once the Mets began exploring trade options involving the righty, as his preferred option if he was traded was to return to the Astros.
Verlander has a 3.15 ERA and a 3.