Ex-Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is going to the Giants on a one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of negotiations.

Justin Verlander did not initially view the Giants as a potential landing spot in free agency. Other teams reached out to the former Houston Astros ace early this offseason, he said, but not San Francisco.

The San Francisco Giants have themselves a big-name signing in the pitching department. They splashed with Willy Adames at shortstop, and now they’re building up their pitching ranks.

The Houston Astros have been one of the best teams in baseball for nearly a decade. Their success in international free agency has had a lot to do with that. Right now, 10 of the Astros’ Top 30 ...

So long, JV. The former Astros ace has agreed to a one-year deal with the San Francisco Giants, continuing the future Hall of Famer's career at age 42.

Justin Verlander and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $15 million, one-year contract, according to a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations.

The future Hall of Famer joins San Francisco on a one-year deal, aiming to rebound from his toughest season yet.

FILE - Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander ... San Francisco also signed free agent shortstop Willy Adames to a $182 million, seven-year contract in December.

Tracking the offseason MLB trades and signings with fantasy baseball implications for the upcoming season, Eric Karabell and Tristan H. Cockcroft will analyze and provide an outlook for all of the key players involved.

MLB free agency is cruising right along, with many of the big names, including Juan Soto, off the board. But some impact players are still available, and the trade market has been active. Here's a quick look at where things stand so far this offseason: After missing out on Roki Sasaki,

Cubs fanbase growing restless as owner Tom Ricketts insists they don't have the money to spend like the Dodgers and Mets.

Filling needs with all-stars was the route the Arizona Diamondbacks have taken this winter, earning an A in ESPN's mid-offseason grades.