After some lengthy negotiations, the Mets and Astros were reportedly able to come to terms on an agreement for Justin Verlander, according to multiple reports. USA Today’s Bob Nightengale was the first to report the news.
ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Tuesday, just a few hours before MLB’s trade deadline officially passed, that the two sides “have a deal in place,” which will see the 40-year-old return to Houston.
Per Passan, the Mets will receive outfield prospects Drew Gilbert and Ryan Clifford in the deal. Gilbert, 22, is ranked as the No. 1 prospect in the Astros’ farm system, currently playing at the Double-A level. Clifford, 20, is Houston’s No. 4 prospect.
