According to reports, Justin Verlander is closing in on a 2-year contract with the Houston Astros that is believed to be worth $33 million per season.
According to sources, Justin Verlander and the Astros are moving toward a deal on an extension. It’s believed to be a two-year deal in the $66M range.
— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) March 23, 2019
Verlander, who is 36, has started 39 games for the Astros since being traded to them by the Detroit Tigers in 2017. In those appearances, JV is 21-9 with a 2.32 ERA and 333 strikeouts in 248 IP.
So, Verlander will be ready to rejoin the Tigers in 2022, right?
