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Mets sign Justin Verlander to replace Jacob deGrom

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Mets sign Justin Verlander to replace Jacob deGrom

Verlander gets two-year, $86.6 million deal with third-option. Verlander will play in the Senior Circuit for the first time. Jacob deGrom signed with the Texas Rangers.

Mets sign Justin Verlander to replace Jacob deGrom. Verler has a career 3.24 ERA and a 3:3 FIP. He has not exceeded these numbers since the 2017 season. In 2022, Verner had a 1.75 ERA, 2.49 Fip and 4.4% BB%. He also had his best home run per fly ball percentage since 2010.

DraftKings Sportsbook and others immediately pulled their World Series and NL pennant odds after the Verlander signing was announced. BetMGM Sportsbooks re-posted with the Mets at +900 to win the World Championship. They were +450 to won the National League.

The New York Mets signed Justin Verlander to replace Jacob deGrom. Brandon Nimmo is one of the top free agent hitters available. The Mets also signed Edwin Diaz to a five-year, $102 million extension.

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