Overview
- Justin Verlander remains a free agent with interest from multiple clubs, according to Ken Rosenthal.
- Rosenthal highlighted Baltimore as a notable destination due to Verlander’s past connection with Orioles executive Mike Elias in Houston.
- Baltimore continues to pursue a top-of-rotation arm such as Framber Valdez and could turn to Verlander if those efforts stall.
- Verlander logged 29 starts and 152 innings with a 3.85 ERA for the Giants in 2025 and improved late after adding a sweeper.
- The three-time Cy Young winner has said he intends to pitch a 21st season and would consider returning to San Francisco or signing elsewhere on a short-term deal.