Verlander was way better than his numbers with the Astros in 2024, and there's almost no such thing as a risky one-year deal. Look for him to pad his Hall of Fame resume.

Verlander and the Giants have agreed on a one-year contract pending a physical, according to multiple reports. Per ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, Verlander’s deal is worth $15 million.

Justin Verlander received a standing ovation as he left the mound at then-Minute Maid Park on Sept. 20, an acknowledgement from Houston Astros fans of a possibility that was realized Tuesday. Verlander,