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Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent

Houston Astros' Justin Verlander waves to fans during a victory parade for the World Series baseball champions Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) The Houston Astros' Justin Verlander celebrates during a victory parade for the Houston Astros' World Series baseball championship Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Astros Alex Bregman (2), Jose Altuve, center, and Justin Verlander (35) celebrate during a World Series baseball championship parade Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. The Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies to win their second World Series. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip) Houston Astros' Justin Verlander and his wife Kate Upton celebrate during a victory parade for the World Series baseball champions Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Verlander declines $25M Astros option, becomes free agent