Giants Sign Justin Verlander to One-Year Deal

The San Francisco Giants have signed future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander to a one-year contract as they aim to return to postseason contention. The 42-year-old Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, is seeking to rebound from a challenging 2024 season with the Houston Astros, where he posted a career-worst 5.48 ERA in 17 starts. Despite injury setbacks, Verlander has shown resilience in his career, previously achieving a 3.22 ERA in 2023. His experience could provide invaluable leadership alongside younger pitchers like Logan Webb and Robbie Ray. The deal, reported by ESPN's Jeff Passan, is pending a physical, and while financial details are not fully disclosed, it is rumored to be worth up to $15 million. Giants fans remember Verlander's past performances, particularly in the 2012 World Series against them.