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Astros' Justin Verlander makes decision on 2023 contract
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Astros' Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgery, will be out until 2022
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Justin Verlander Declines $25M Astros Contract Option for 2023 Season, Will Be FA, News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
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Justin Verlander dominates as NY Mets lose again to Astros
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Justin Verlander: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights
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Justin Verlander, Yordan Alvarez lead Astros past Twins
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Astros' Justin Verlander opts out of player option, becomes free agent
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers 2023 player option
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FOX Sports: MLB on Twitter: The Astros are acquiring Justin Verlander from the Mets, per @BNightengale : r/NewYorkMets
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Justin Verlander rejoins Astros to highlight quiet MLB trade deadline - The Washington Post
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Astros' Justin Verlander opts out of player option, becomes free agent
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Mayer: Mets Getting “Strong Interest” For Verlander - Metsmerized Online
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The secrets behind Justin Verlander's late-career dominance