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Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) reacts as manager Joe Espada pulled him after Los Angeles Angels Eric Wagaman's RBI double during the fifth inning of an MLB baseball game at Minute Maid Park on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, in Houston.

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Justin Verlander says Astros were on short list of preferred 2026 teams

The future Hall of Famer said he "didn't want to be like a mercenary" as he looked for a team to play for in 2026 before ultimately returning to his original squad in Detroit.

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