The #Mets are engaged in trade discussions with the #Dodgers and #Astros about Cy Young winner Justin Verlander. Verlander's contract certainly is a big hurdle in discussions. He is being paid $43.3 million this year, $43.3 million next year, with a $35M vesting option in 2025.

— Bob Nightengale (@BNightengale) July 31, 2023