UPDATE: THE TIGERS HAVE TRADED JUSTIN VERLANDER TO THE HOUSTON ASTROS.
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The Tigers attempted to trade their ace Justin Verlander to the Houston Astros, but Verlander vetoed the trade, according to reports from Chris McCosky of the Detroit News.
Shortly after 11pm, McCosky tweeted that the Astros and Tigers were very close to finalizing a deal that would send Verlander to Houston.
Tigers and Astros very close to finalizing a deal for Justin Verlander. Verlander's approval is believed to be final hurdle
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) September 1, 2017
Ten minutes later McCosky tweeted that the deal has been nixed because Verlander wouldn't waive his no-trade clause.
I have been told that Verlander deal is off. Apparently he didn't waive no trade clause. Again, Verlander deal has been nixed
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) September 1, 2017
The Verlander deal was nixed either because he vetoed it, or because the Astros got cold feet and pulled back part of their offer. Not clear
— Chris McCosky (@cmccosky) September 1, 2017
According to McCosky, the Tigers would have gotten pitching prospect Franklin Perez, center fielder prospect Daz Cameron and possibly catcher prospect Jake Rodgers in return for Verlander.
Verlander is owed $28 million a year over the next two seasons and has reportedly been one of the big reasons the Tigers haven't be able to find a suitable trade for him.
