In a move that surprised many in the baseball world, the San Francisco Giants made a bold move by signing former Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander to a lucrative one-year, $15 million deal. The future Hall of Famer brings a wealth of experience and a winning attitude to the Giants’ rotation, solidifying their pitching staff for the upcoming season.
“Verlander adds arguably the best veteran presence in the MLB to our team,” said Giants President of Baseball Operations Buster Posey. “His track record speaks for itself, and we believe he can still pitch at a high level and be a valuable mentor to our young pitchers.”
While some may question whether Verlander’s best years are behind him, there is no denying his talent and competitiveness on the field. With a resume that includes multiple Cy Young awards and a World Series ring, the Giants are banking on Verlander to help lead them back to championship contention.
But the Verlander signing is just the latest in a series of moves by the Giants to bolster their roster for the upcoming season. Under the leadership of Posey and General Manager Zack Minasian, San Francisco has taken a balanced approach to building a competitive team.
Last month, the Giants made waves by signing former Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willy Adames to a massive seven-year, $182 million deal. This contract not only solidified the Giants’ infield defense but also marked the largest deal in franchise history.
“We are committed to putting together a winning team for our fans,” said Minasian. “The additions of Verlander and Adames show that we are willing to invest in top talent to bring a championship back to San Francisco.”
With Verlander and Adames now in the fold, the Giants are poised to make a splash in the 2025 season. As they continue to make bold moves and invest in top talent, the future looks bright for the historic franchise.
