Justin Verlander Set for Rehab Start, Affecting Mets' Financial Obligations

The return of Justin Verlander to the mound is crucial for the Mets' financial commitments, as his performance could determine their payout for his 2025 salary.

• Justin Verlander, suffering from shoulder inflammation, is scheduled for a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday.
• The Astros' ace's return could influence the New York Mets' financial obligations due to terms from a previous trade.
• Verlander's 2025 salary option with the Astros vests if he pitches 140 innings this year, impacting the Mets financially.
• The Mets are responsible for $25 million of Verlander's salary in 2024 and half of his $35 million salary in 2025 if his option vests.
• Verlander's performance and health this season are pivotal, following a 2023 season where he pitched 162 1/3 innings with a 3.22 ERA.

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