Giants Sign Justin Verlander to 1-Year, $15 Million Deal

The 42-year-old, three-time Cy Young winner joins San Francisco for his 20th MLB season after an injury-plagued 2024 campaign.

Justin Verlander, MLB's active leader in wins and strikeouts, has agreed to a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, pending a physical.
The deal, worth $15 million, marks Verlander's first time playing for a West Coast team and adds veteran depth to the Giants' rotation led by Logan Webb and Robbie Ray.
Verlander struggled in 2024 with a 5.48 ERA over 17 starts for the Houston Astros, missing significant time due to shoulder and neck injuries.
New Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey continues to reshape the team, signing Verlander after missing out on top free-agent pitchers like Corbin Burnes.
The Giants aim to rebound from a disappointing 2024 season, with Verlander potentially serving as a mentor to younger pitchers and contributing to a competitive NL West race.