Justin Verlander Signs One-Year Deal with Giants

Justin Verlander has signed a surprising one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants after a challenging season with the Houston Astros, where he posted a 5.48 ERA over 17 starts. Despite questions about his performance and injury history, the Giants view Verlander's experience as a valuable asset for mentoring younger pitchers and adding depth to their rotation. Alongside Verlander, veteran Charlie Morton also secured a similar contract with the Baltimore Orioles, with insiders noting his impressive late-career resurgence. Mark Canha, currently a free agent, expressed optimism about continuing his career and could be a potential fit for the Philadelphia Phillies, who may benefit from his versatile playing style. Canha's performance last year included a .242 batting average with seven home runs, and he is likely to command a contract around $5 million. The MLB landscape is seeing several veteran players sign new deals as teams look to build competitive rosters for the upcoming season.