Giants Sign Verlander for $15M After Missing Burnes

Justin Verlander, a future Hall of Fame pitcher, has agreed to a one-year contract worth $15 million with the San Francisco Giants, ending his tenure with the Houston Astros. The deal, reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, is contingent upon a physical. Verlander is entering his 20th MLB season and aims to rebound after a challenging 2024 season where he recorded a career-worst 5.48 ERA in 17 starts due to injuries. The Giants offer him a chance to mentor a young pitching staff and continue his pursuit of 300 career wins, though he currently has 262. This move marks Verlander's fourth MLB franchise after previous stints with the Detroit Tigers, New York Mets, and his two periods with the Astros. The Giants' rotation will benefit from Verlander's experience as they seek to enhance their pitching depth.