AUGUST 21 • THESTATE.COM
JUSTIN VERLANDER #35 - PITCHER - HOUSTON ASTROS
5-6 W-L •
1.38 WHIP •
5.48 ERA
5-6 W-L
1.38 WHIP
5.48 ERA
Justin Verlander returns as Astros go for series win vs. Red Sox As right-hander Ronel Blanco labored for 3 2/3 innings in the Houston Astros’ 6-5 loss to the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, the return of veter...
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AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM
Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) to return Wednesday vs. Red Sox Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will return from the injured list to start Wednesday’s series finale against the visiting Boston Red So...
AUGUST 20 • THESTATE.COM
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Houston’s Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on WednesdayAUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Torkelson returns to the majors, and he has a lot to prove amid another mediocre season in Detroit
The Detroit Tigers haven’t made the postseason since 2014AUGUST 19 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slated to return Wednesday Astros manager Joe Espada said Sunday that Verlander (neck) is tentatively scheduled to return for Wednesday's game against Boston, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Verlander tossed 57 pitches over four innings in his last rehab outing Thursday, allowing two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out five. The 41-year-old right-hander has not pitched since June 9 due to a neck injury, but he appears to be near full health and is set to rejoin the Astros' rotation. Across 10 starts with Houston this season, Verlander is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA, 1.21 WHIP and 51:17 K:BB across 57 frames.
AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers' Max Scherzer says he can still pitch at a high level despite recent injury history
Three-time Cy Young Award winner and active strikeout leader Max Scherzer has started only once for the Texas Rangers since turning 40 last monthAUGUST 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses 57 pitches in rehab outing Verlander (neck) threw 57 pitches and allowed two runs (one earned) on four hits while striking out five over four innings during his rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Th...
Impact Verlander has now pitched seven innings across his last two rehab appearances, allowing two earned runs in the process. His pitch count increased slightly from 52 pitches from his first rehab outing on Aug. 10 to 57 in Thursday's game. The 41-year-old right-hander will be re-evaluated Friday, and if all checks out, he could make his return during Houston's series next week against Boston.
AUGUST 16 • ROTOWIRE
Astros' Verlander to make 2nd minor league start on Thursday
Justin Verlander will make his second minor league rehab start Thursday night as he eyes a return to the Houston Astros’ rotationAUGUST 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another rehab start Thursday Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday on SportsTalk 790 that Verlander (neck) will make his second rehab start with Double-A Corpus Christi on Thursday, Matt Kawahara of the Houst...
Impact Verlander fared well in his first rehab outing with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, throwing 52 pitches and yielding one run with three strikeouts over three innings. He'll ramp up the pitch count Thursday in what should be his final rehab start before rejoining the Astros' rotation next week. Verlander has been shelved since mid-June with neck problems.
AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE
Verlander set for 2nd rehab start this week, could rejoin Astros after that
Justin Verlander is set to make his second minor league rehab start this week and could rejoin the Houston Astros’ rotation after thatAUGUST 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros RHP Justin Verlander pleased with three-inning rehab outing Houston Astros star Justin Verlander took another step toward returning to the majors with a 52-pitch rehab start at Triple-A Sugar Land on...
AUGUST 11 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Looks good in first rehab outing Verlander (neck) threw 52 pitches and allowed one run over three innings during his rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwestrepor...
Impact The veteran right-hander is being reevaluated Sunday but is soon expected to be cleared for a second rehab outing. It remains to be seen if Verlander will require any additional rehab starts beyond that, but it's possible he rejoins Houston's rotation as early as Aug. 20 versus the Red Sox.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Verlander makes rehab start, with manager Espada saying 'everything was positive'
Justin Verlander took his first step to returning to the Houston Astros, tossing three innings for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday nightAUGUST 11 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Astros RHP Justin Verlander (neck) set for rehab outing Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander was sent on a rehab assignment and will make a start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday.On the...
AUGUST 10 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Astros ace Justin Verlander (neck) scheduled for rehab start Houston Astros ace right-hander Justin Verlander is slated to make a rehab start Saturday at Triple-A Sugar Land as he continues his recover...
AUGUST 9 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Houston's Verlander set for a Triple-A rehab start in return from neck stiffness
Houston right-hander Justin Verlander is set for a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar LandAUGUST 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Beginning assignment Saturday Verlander (neck) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact After getting through Wednesday's bullpen session without any issues, Verlander has now been given the go-ahead to pitch in a game setting. He threw 37 pitches over two innings during a simulated game Sunday, though he has been able to surpass the 50-pitch mark during bullpen sessions. It's unclear how long the Astros plan on keeping the 41-year-old righty in the minors, but he figures to be in line for at least one more rehab outing after Saturday.
AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing rehab assignment Verlander (neck) will likely begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land over the weekend, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Verlander will first need to get through a bullpen session Wednesday, but he'll be cleared to head to the minors if everything goes smoothly. The veteran righty built up to 37 pitches during his simulated game Sunday and will likely require multiple Triple-A outings before returning to Houston's rotation.
AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE
Completes two-inning sim game Verlander (neck) threw 37 pitches in a two-inning simulated game Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Verlander said that he felt good during the sim game and sported a fastball peaked at 94 miles per hour. The right-hander expects to require two minor-league rehab starts before making his return from the 15-day injured list, so he probably won't be a realistic option for the Houston rotation until the second half of August. Verlander's ongoing absence should extend Spencer Arrighetti's leash as the Astros' No. 5 starter.
AUGUST 4 • ROTOWIRE
Kikuchi has 11 Ks in Houston debut, Astros beat Rays 3-2
Yusei Kikuchi shook off a rocky start to finish with 11 strikeouts in his Houston debut, and the Astros beat the Tampa Bay Rays 3-2AUGUST 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another bullpen session on tap Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that Verlander (neck) will throw a bullpen session in the next few days before heading out on a minor-league rehab assignment, MLB.com repo...
Impact Espada said Verlander faced hitters for "between 27 and 30 pitches" Tuesday in Houston, with the right-hander's fastball velocity peaking around 94 miles per hour. Verlander looks poised to throw again Friday or Saturday, and if all goes well, he'll likely report to an affiliate shortly thereafter. The 41-year-old has been on the injured list since June 18 with neck stiffness, but he may need just one start in the minors before Houston is comfortable reinserting him into its rotation.
AUGUST 2 • ROTOWIRE
Set to throw Tuesday Verlander (neck) will throw from the main mound at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Joe Espada said that Verlander will face hitters to simulate game action, but the hitters have been instructed not to swing. It is not clear how many pitches Verlander will throw, though he threw over 50 in his last bullpen session Saturday.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Set to throw Tuesday Verlander (neck) will throw from the main mound at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.
Impact Manager Joe Espada said that Verlander will face hitters to simulate game action, but the hitters have been instructed not to swing. It is not clear how many pitches Verlander will throw, though he threw over 50 in his last bullpen session Saturday.
JULY 30 • ROTOWIRE
Tops 50 pitches Verlander (neck) threw more than 50 pitches in his bullpen session Saturday, MLB.com reports.
Impact The exact number of pitches wasn't reported, but this was a step forward from his last session July 20 when he threw 40 pitches. It's expected that Verlander will return from the injured list in the upcoming week, though the team's exact plans are unclear.
JULY 28 • ROTOWIRE
