Justin Verlander trade demand reportedly increasing
The trade interest in Justin Verlander has apparently picked up.
MLB Network’s Jon Morosi reports that the trade interest in Verlander increased this week, with another team joining the mix as a potential suitor.
Trade interest in Justin Verlander has increased this week; a team other than #Astros has emerged as possible suitor, source says. @MLB
— Jon Morosi (@jonmorosi) August 29, 2017
Though Verlander’s season numbers aren’t especially great — he has a 3.90 ERA and 1.30 WHIP this year — his August numbers have been very good. The former Cy Young award winner is 3-1 with a 2.50 ERA this month and is holding opponents to a .180 batting average.
Verlander already cleared revocable waivers, meaning the only hurdle that might impede a trade is the $56 million he’s owed over the next two seasons. Teams have until the end of the month to trade for a player who has cleared waivers.
