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Justin Verlander's 2023 Player Option Reportedly Conditional On Reaching Innings Threshold - MLB Trade Rumors
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Houston Astros: Justin Verlander triggers player option for 2023
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Astros' Justin Verlander opts out of player option, becomes free agent
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Rangers In Serious Talks With Mets About Max Scherzer Trade - MLB Trade Rumors
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Justin Verlander hits 130 innings in 2022 for Astros
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2 Astros pitchers who must step up to replace Justin Verlander in 2023
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Justin Verlander Reaches 130 Innings Pitched, Vests 2023 Player Option - MLB Trade Rumors
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Astros' Justin Verlander earns conditional $25 million player option by clearing 130-inning threshold
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Astros' Justin Verlander pulled after six no-hit innings
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Phillies vs. Astros: Game 1 highlights, score, next game, World Series schedule
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Houston Astros Ace Justin Verlander Declines Player Option, Elects Free Agency - Sports Illustrated Inside The Astros
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