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Mets' Justin Verlander to make rehab start Friday for Double-A
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Did The Mets Do It Again (Scherzer & Verlander)?
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Mets' Justin Verlander Feels '99%' Ready to Return from Shoulder
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Mets trade Justin Verlander for former Minnesota baseball star
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From Justin Verlander to Kodai Senga: Grading Mets' MLB free
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MLB trade deadline analysis: AL West leaders loaded up on starting
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Verlander throws 1st bullpen with Mets; Padres' Tatis in OF – KGET 17
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Here's a Monday morning Justin Verlander trade update
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Houston Astros will 'probably' make qualifying offer to Justin
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Analysis: A look at the Mets current starting rotation - Amazin' Avenue
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Mets' Justin Verlander set for final test before return - Newsday
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Mets Should Maximize Value for Justin Verlander Amid MLB Trade
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Verlander looks sharp, K's 6 in 4-plus innings in rehab start - ESPN
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Justin Verlander landing spots: Dodgers, Reds highlight teams that