Based on Justin Verlander not likely hitting the innings threshold that would make his 2025 contract guaranteed, that should give the Houston Astros more room to be aggressive in the offseason.
were in a position to add to their roster at the trade deadline so they could make a run at defending their World Series title.during the winter, they decided to bring back their ace to join them on their quest of repeating as champions.
With him in the mix, Houston was the favorites to come out of the American League this year, but based on his salary, it gave the front office little options to add pieces if they wanted to stay under the luxury tax like it was initially expected. But there was an interesting thing in Verlander's contract the Astros inherited when they dealt for him in 2023.
With it looking increasingly unlikely that Verlander is going to hit the 140 inning threshold, having only pitched 57 through this point in the year, then Houston won't have to pay out that much money.thinks this will allow Brown and his staff to pursue other upgrades across this roster.
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