August 1, 2023

Justin Verlander and 2 others: Houston AstrosNew York Mets

Close to a wash — the margin never reached a full win.

Houston Astros
franchise trade score
31worse
Franchise trade score31
Rest of season40WAR in+1.4WAR out0.0Net+1.4Net surplus−$2.8M
Short term31WAR in+1.6WAR out0.0Net+1.6Net surplus−$41.5M
Control window31WAR in+1.6WAR out0.0Net+1.6Net surplus−$41.5M
Full tenure31WAR in+1.6WAR out0.0Net+1.6Net surplus−$41.5M
New York Mets
franchise trade score · provisional
69better
Franchise trade score69
Rest of season60WAR in0.0WAR out+1.4Net-1.4Net surplus$2.8M
Short term69WAR in0.0WAR out+1.6Net-1.6Net surplus$41.5M
Control window69WAR in0.0WAR out+1.6Net-1.6Net surplus$41.5M
Full tenure69WAR in0.0WAR out+1.6Net-1.6Net surplus$41.5M

Houston Astros received

Justin VerlanderP · 40 · signed (FA) · 2 yrs control+1.6WAR (control) · 2 yr56
Rest of season68WAR+1.4FIP−92IP68Surplus−$2.8M
Short term57WAR+1.6FIP−107IP158Surplus−$41.5M
Control window55WAR+1.6FIP−107IP158Surplus−$41.5M
Full tenure54WAR+1.6FIP−107IP158Surplus−$41.5M

On the day: +11.0 WAR over the prior three seasons, FIP− 63, salary $43.3M, signed through 2024.

ReceivedStatusSalary that yearPaidWAR$/WARSurplus
Justin Verlandersigned (FA) thru 2024$43.3M$57.8M+1.6$35.9M−$41.5M
Total over the control window$57.8M+1.6$35.9M−$41.5M

New York Mets received

Ryan Cliffordprospect—WAR (control)—

Not rated.

Drew GilbertCF · 23 · prospect · 6 yrs control0.0WAR (control)45
Rest of season47WAR0.0wRC+—PA0Surplus$0.0M
Short term45WAR0.0wRC+—PA0Surplus$0.0M
Control window45WAR0.0wRC+—PA0Surplus$0.0M
Full tenure45WAR0.0wRC+—PA0Surplus$0.0M

never reached the majors for NYM

ReceivedStatusSalary that yearPaidWAR$/WARSurplus
Drew Gilbertprospectest.$0.0M0.0—$0.0M
Total over the control window$0.0M0.0—$0.0M

What this became

  1. Drew Gilbert → SFGDrew Gilbert, NYM ⇄ SFG, 2025+0.9 WAR

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