Justin Verlander is heading back to Houston. The Mets have agreed to trade the three-time Cy Young winner to the Astros, a source told MLB.com‘s Mark Feinsand.
In return, the Mets will receive outfielder Drew Gilbert, Houston’s No. 1 prospect and the No. 68 prospect in baseball, and outfielder Ryan Clifford, the Astros’ No. 4 prospect. More >
The Friars addressed their two primary areas of need and reaffirmed their status as buyers, trading for Pirates lefty Rich Hill and first baseman Ji Man Choi.