The Houston Astros called the Detroit Tigers about veteran ace Justin Verlander, but "nothing materialized," reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today.

Verlander cleared revocable trade waivers last week, according to Anthony Fenech of the Detroit Free Press.

The 34-year-old Verlander can theoretically be dealt since he cleared waivers, which can be retracted if a team claims him. However, according to Nightengale, the Tigers say Verlander is likely to stay with Detroit until the upcoming winter. The right-hander has 10-and-5 rights, which means he has the ability to veto any proposed trade.

The Astros were among the teams interested in Verlander as the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approached. Teams were deterred from trading for Verlander because of a high asking price and his expensive contract -- the six-time All-Star is owed $56 million over the next two years and has a $22 million vesting option for 2020 that's guaranteed if he finishes in the top five in voting for the 2019 American League Cy Young.

In 23 starts this season, Verlander is 7-7 with a 4.20 ERA and 1.41 WHIP. He threw his third 10-strikeout game of the year in Saturday's 5-2 win against the Baltimore Orioles.

-- Alex Tekip