Astros acquire Verlander from Mets

August 1st, 2023

MLB.com is keeping track of all the latest news and rumors surrounding Mets right-hander .

Aug. 1: Astros acquire Verlander from Mets
The Astros swung a blockbuster deal prior to Tuesday's Trade Deadline to pluck Verlander away from the Mets. Houston is also receiving a sizable amount of cash in the deal, with outfielders Drew Gilbert (Houston's No. 1 prospect; No. 68 in baseball) and Ryan Clifford (Houston's No. 4 prospect) going to New York. More >