Trade interest in Verlander has increased this week and he could still be dealt before Thursday's waiver trade deadline, Jon Morosi of MLB Network reports.
Verlander was not dealt before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, but the Astros reportedly showed some interest then and are still interested now. Morosi notes that a second unknown team has also joined the mix. Verlander's contract ($28 million owed in both 2018 and 2019, and a $22 million option for 2020) makes him a challenging piece to move, but a trade to a contender would boost his fantasy value.