Justin Verlander Joins San Francisco Giants on $15 Million, One-Year Deal

The three-time Cy Young winner aims to bounce back from a challenging 2024 season and bolster the Giants' rotation.

Justin Verlander, a 42-year-old future Hall of Famer, signed a one-year, $15 million contract with the San Francisco Giants, officially announced on Saturday.
Verlander struggled in 2024, posting a 5.48 ERA over 17 starts with the Houston Astros, and was left off their postseason roster after a difficult September.
He brings an illustrious career record of 262 wins, three Cy Young Awards, two World Series championships, and status as MLB's active leader in wins and strikeouts.
Giants manager Bob Melvin and catcher Patrick Bailey expressed excitement about Verlander's addition, highlighting his leadership and potential to contribute to the team's rotation alongside Logan Webb.
To make roster space for Verlander, the Giants designated catcher Blake Sabol for assignment, marking another move in a busy offseason that included signing shortstop Willy Adames.