MLB World Reacts to Blockbuster Trade That Sends Justin Verlander Back to Astros
Pitcher Justin Verlander made huge MLB news on Tuesday when it was announced the Mets ace would be traded back to the Astros after only half a season in New York, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan.
While the news of Verlander being traded didn’t come as a huge shock to MLB fans since the pitcher said he was thinking about his future with the team after the Mets traded away Max Scherzer on Saturday, fans didn’t necessarily expect Verlander to head back to Houston that quickly.
Verlander spent four and a half seasons with the Astros, through 2022. During that time, he earned two of his three Cy Young Awards, helped the team win two World Series titles and earned three All-Star bids.
The MLB world couldn’t help but react to the blockbuster trade for various reasons. For one, fans see this as another major moment of the Mets’ downfall this season. Another is that the Astros now seem like the team to beat again in the postseason.
Here are some of the best social media reactions on Tuesday, including from Verlander’s brother Ben.
