If the Detroit Tigers are going to successfully trade Justin Verlander before the MLB trade deadline, they will almost certainly have to pay some of his remaining contract. The question is, will doing that be enough to get a team to bite on the aging veteran.
According to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press, the Milwaukee Brewers have expressed interest in Verlander while the defending World Series Champion Chicago Cubs are “monitoring the situation.”
On Justin Verlander: The Brewers are interested, I'm told, and the Cubs are said to be still monitoring the situation.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) July 20, 2017
Earlier today, a report surfaced that the Houston Astros were also still interested in the long-time Tigers ace, but their interest now seems to be limited.
About the Astros: While interested, their involvement in Verlander talks has been minimal, I'm told.
— anthony fenech (@anthonyfenech) July 20, 2017
https://detroitsportsnation.com/detroit-tigers-news/ddrysdale/just-houston-astros-landing-spot-justin-verlander/94444/
