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The Houston Astros have a new ace in the hole.
Ben, the analyst for Fox Sports, confirmed that the veteran starting pitcher agreed to a deal with the Astros on Wednesday.
He declined a qualification offer that would've paid him $18 million. According to Ben, Justin will make $25 million next season and will have a player option in the future.
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The Houston Astros have a player option for the 2nd year of the deal with Justin Verlander.
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Verlander had Tommy John surgery and missed the entire season. The return of the long-time ace to Houston doesn't come as much of a surprise after team owner Jim Crane confirmed the team was interested in bringing him back in October.
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Jim Crane said the Astros will probably extend a qualifying offer to Verlander.
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The eight-time champion, two-time Cy Young Award winner, one-time MVP, one-time champion and future Hall of Famer hadn't shown any signs of slowing down before his season-ending surgery, going 21-6 with a 2.58 ERA, 0.80 WHIP and 300 He won the award.
Verlander made one start in the 2020 season, but he still believes he can compete at a high level.
He told reporters in May that he won the Cy Young in the last season. Anything on top of that is gravy. I think I can get back to the pitcher that I was.
It would appear that the Astros agree with him.
