Justin Verlander is reportedly joining the San Francisco Giants on a one year deal
Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to terms on a one year, $15 million deal, per multiple reports.
Verlander, who turns 42 in February, spent last year with the Houston Astros, but did not have a very successful season. Verlander had a 5.48 ERA in 17 games in 90 innings, with just 74 Ks against 27 walks. Verlander spent about two months in the middle of the season on the injured list, and particularly struggled after his return from the injured list, putting up an 8.10 ERA over seven starts.
Verlander had pitched well in 2023 after being traded to Houston by the Mets, and won the Cy Young Award in 2022, when he led the majors in ERA. Age catches up to everyone, however, and Verlander last season looked like he may have finally hit that wall.
The Giants, and their new general manager Buster Posey, apparently feel there’s still some gas left in the tank. We shall see if Verlander can bounce back at the age of 42.