MLB Trade Odds: Justin Verlander Astros Odds Were at Even, Trade Likely

The MLB trade window is quickly closing with the deadline marked for 6 p.m. Tuesday.  By Tuesday afternoon, Justin Verlander was reportedly heading to the Houston Astros.  He was at EVEN odds to do so on Monday.

Verlander becomes the fourth high-profile Mets player to depart in recent days.  Max Scherzer was traded to the Texas Rangers.  Closer David Robertson (Miami Marlins) and outfielder Mark Canha (Milwaukee Brewers) were also traded.

BetOnline had already seen some marquee names move teams ahead of Tuesday evening's deadline.

Nolan Arenado was among those featuring in the trade talks but the Cardinals insisted over the weekends they will not be trading the third baseman, who has 22 home runs so far this year. 

“I have stated we are not trading him, have not asked him to waive his no-trade clause,” Cardinals President of Baseball Operations Nolan Mozeliak said. “So at this time, we are working on building for future success.”

Juan Soto Next Team               

Atlanta Braves                          2-1

Houston Astros                         3-1

New York Yankees                     5-1

Los Angeles Dodgers                 6-1

Philadelphia Phillies                  9-1

Seattle Mariners                       10-1

Los Angeles Angels                    12-1

Tampa Bay Rays                        12-1

Toronto Blue Jays                      12-1

Texas Rangers                           14-1

Boston Red Sox                         16-1

Chicago Cubs                            16-1

Justin Verlander Next Team                 

Houston Astros                         1-1

Los Angeles Dodgers                 2-1

Baltimore Orioles                      9-1

Cincinnati Reds                         9-1

Tampa Bay Rays                        9-1

Texas Rangers                           10-1

Los Angeles Angels                    12-1

San Francisco Giants                 18-1

Atlanta Braves                          22-1

Philadelphia Phillies                  25-1

Toronto Blue Jays                      25-1

Seattle Mariners                       30-1

Nolan Arenado Next Team                   

Los Angeles Dodgers                 3-1

New York Yankees                     4-1

Miami Marlins                          5-1

Texas Rangers                           6-1

Los Angeles Angels                    7-1

Houston Astros                         8-1

Atlanta Braves                          10-1

Minnesota Twins                       10-1

Philadelphia Phillies                  12-1

Seattle Mariners                       14-1

Baltimore Orioles                      18-1

Toronto Blue Jays                      20-1

Milwaukee Brewers                  22-1

Tampa Bay Rays                        25-1

Paul Goldschmidt Next Team               

San Francisco Giants                 2-1

Miami Marlins                          3-1

Philadelphia Phillies                  4-1

Minnesota Twins                       6-1

Los Angeles Angels                    7-1

San Diego Padres                      8-1

Baltimore Orioles                      9-1

Houston Astros                         9-1

Boston Red Sox                         12-1

Milwaukee Brewers                  14-1

- Tony Caliente, Gambling911.com