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Justin Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent - NBC Sports
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Justin Verlander returning to Houston Astros after trade with Mets
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Justin Verlander Signs $86 Million Deal with New York Mets: Reports
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Justin Verlander gets World Series win as Astros beat Phillies - Sports Illustrated
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Astros: Justin Verlander making progress, but stay on injured list might be longer
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Astros have return date in mind for ace Justin Verlander
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Justin Verlander to return to the Astros - Axios Houston
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2022 MLB Injury Report September 16: Justin Verlander Set to Return Friday
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Houston Astros & Dusty Baker Present Justin Verlander With 2022 Astros World Series Ring
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Verlander leads Astros over D-backs 1-0
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How Justin Verlander performed in 1st game back with Astros