Justin Verlander, Mets agree to two-year, $86 million deal: report

The New York Mets have reportedly reached a deal with AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander.

Days after reportedly meeting with the team via Zoom, the New York Post reported Monday that Verlander agreed to a two-year, $86 million deal with a vesting third-year option.

The 39-year-old Houston Astros ace returned from Tommy John surgery to lead the organization to its second World Series championship, posting an MLB-best ERA of 1.75 while going 18-4.