Overview
- Ken Rosenthal reports that several teams have shown interest in Verlander, with the Orioles specifically identified.
- Baltimore is prioritizing a higher-end starter and could treat Verlander as a fallback, according to Rosenthal.
- The Orioles acquired Shane Baz and re-signed Zach Eflin this offseason, yet the top of their rotation remains unsettled.
- Verlander made 29 starts with a 3.85 ERA for the Giants in 2025 and showed late-season gains after adding a sweeper.
- Approaching age 43 with 266 career wins, he is expected to seek a one-year deal and has left open a possible Giants return, with Buster Posey signaling interest.