The Astros are acquiring Justin Verlander from the New York Mets in exchange for outfielders Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford, two top-five prospects in Houston’s farm system, sources said.
The Houston Astros and Justin Verlander are reuniting in hopes of securing a third championship together.
The Astros reached agreement with the New York Mets Tuesday to re-acquire Verlander, bringing the reigning American League Cy Young Award winner back to Houston, a source told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Outfielder Drew Gilbert, rated as the Astros’ best prospect by MLB.com, is heading to Houston in the deal, as is minor league outfielder Ryan Clifford, sources said.
Verlander this season has a 6-5 record and 3.15 ERA, including a 1.69 mark over his past six starts, in which he held batters to a .
