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Mets putting Justin Verlander on IL with muscle strain - ESPN
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Top prospect Hunter Brown learning from Justin Verlander, his Astros teammate and childhood idol
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Justin Verlander won't start opener, Astros plan for early off-days - NBC Sports
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Now 40, Justin Verlander still looks strong this spring for Mets - NBC Sports
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Mets trade Justin Verlander to Astros for Drew Gilbert, Ryan Clifford
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Why Max Scherzer is starting Opening Day for Mets over Justin Verlander
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Mets Trolled by Fans for Dismantling Rotation with Justin Verlander, Scherzer Trades, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Mets introduce Justin Verlander - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets and Dodgers Are a Perfect Trade Match on Justin Verlander
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Verlander, Scherzer returning to mound for Mets in Detroit
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