The Houston Astros signed their ace, Framber Valdez, but not to the deal that many believed would eventually happen.

The Houston Astros will not be bringing back a fan favorite and future Hall of Fame pitcher. As first reported by ESPN MLB insider Jeff Passan, right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander has agreed to terms on a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants ending a run of seven years across two stints with the Astros.

According to Jeff Passan of ESPN, the Houston Astros and starting pitcher Framber Valdez have agreed to a one-year contract worth $18 million to avoid arbitration. The southpaw is expected to be among the top free agents following the 2025 season.

Starting pitcher Framber Valdez and the Houston Astros agreed to a one-year, $18 million contract to avoid arbitration on Thursday, according to ESPN's

The three-time Cy Young Award-winner has reportedly agreed to a deal with the San Francisco Giants. Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels.

The San Francisco Giants bolstered their starting rotation Tuesday by agreeing to terms with a future Hall of Fame pitcher, according to a new report.

Justin Verlander is headed back to the National League. Verlander agreed to a 1-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Tuesday, ESPN's Jeff Passan

Justin Verlander is set to return to MLB for a 20th season in the bigs, only it won't be with the Houston Astros. The three-time Cy Young winner has reportedly agreed to a one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants, according to ESPN's Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $15 million, according to ESPN’s Jesse Rogers.

The Giants made a huge move in free agency by agreeing to a deal with legendary starting pitcher Justin Verlander.

The Houston Astros have successfully avoided arbitration ... according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. All $18,800,000 is fully guaranteed. This comes as the next in a long line of annual contracts ...

BREAKING: Right-hander Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants are in agreement on a one-year contract, pending physical, sources tell ESPN. The future Hall of Famer, who turns 42 next month, will spend his 20th season with the Giants.

Coming off a disappointing 2024 season, Justin Verlander will look to rebound with the San Francisco Giants in 2025. Per ESPN's Jeff Passan, Verlander