The trade: The Houston Astros acquire RHP Justin Verlander from the New York Mets for OF Drew Gilbert and OF Ryan Clifford.
The dismantling of the most disappointing team money can buy continues as the Mets trade away a second future Hall of Famer in a matter of days. After trading Max Scherzer to the Texas Rangers, the Mets follow up with another blockbuster, sending Verlander back to the Astros -- the team he was on from 2017 to 2022.
Let's grade it.