Start pushed back to Thursday Verlander will start Thursday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Impact Jake Odorizzi (lower leg) will return from the 15-day injured list to start Monday's matchup against Kansas City, and the Astros plan to utilize a six-man rotation this week. Verlander has tossed 97.1 innings over 15 starts this season, and manager Dusty Baker said that the right-hander is being pushed back a few days to help manage his workload and preserve his long-term health.
JULY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE