Houston ace Verlander to make minor league rehab start Sunday
Houston ace Justin Verlander is scheduled to make his first rehabilitation start at Triple-A Sugar Land SundayAPRIL 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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 to begin minor-league rehab assignment Sunday Verlander could make his 2024 debut as early as April 17 against the Atlanta Braves at Minute Maid Park.
APRIL 3 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Set for rehab start Sunday Verlander (shoulder) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Verlander will throw one more bullpen session at Minute Maid Park on Thursday before heading out on his rehab assignment. Astros manager Joe Espada said Wednesday that the team is confident Verlander will need just two rehab starts, which could put him on track to rejoin the rotation as soon as April 17 against Atlanta. Verlander has been working his way back from right shoulder inflammation.
APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE
Nearing rehab assignment Astros manager Joe Espada said Verlander (shoulder) will throw a bullpen session Thursday before pitching in a minor-league game a few days later, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com report...
Impact The veteran right-hander threw 52 pitches during a three-inning simulated game Monday, and it appears the next step in his rehab program will be pitching in a minor-league game. Verlander previously said he wants to build his pitch count to around 85 before joining the Astros, and he'll likely require at least two rehab starts before being activated.
APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE
Houston's Blanco throws the first no-hitter in the majors this season in a 10-0 win over Toronto
Ronel Blanco of the Houston Astros threw the first no-hitter in the major leagues this season, blanking the Toronto Blue Jays 10-0APRIL 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws three-inning simulated game Verlander (shoulder) threw a three-inning, 52-pitch simulated game Monday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
Impact Verlander came out of the session without any issues. Although nothing definitive has been determined yet, his next step is expected to be beginning a rehab assignment. The 41-year-old figures to require at least a couple rehab starts before rejoining the Astros' rotation. Verlander has been working his way back from a right shoulder problem.
APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE
Close to rehab assignment Verlander (shoulder) will throw a live batting practice session Monday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact The plan for Monday's batting practice is for Verlander to throw for three innings and around 50 pitches. If that goes well, the veteran right-hander would begin his rehab assignment as he works his way back into the Astros' rotation.
MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE
Mets owner Steve Cohen says he'll be disappointed if team misses playoffs
Expectations are lower for the New York Mets entering this seasonMARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verlander throws second BP; rehab starts might be next Justin Verlander threw his second live batting practice session in a week Tuesday, pitching two innings in Houston and coming out feeling go...
MARCH 26 • MLB.COM
Throws live BP Verlander (shoulder) threw 32 pitches during live batting practice Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact The veteran right-hander apparently looked good as his fastball sat in the low-to-mid 90s and touched 95 mph. Manager Joe Espada indicated Monday that if all went well during live BP that Verlander should next begin a minor-league rehab assignment, which is sure to include multiple starts. According to Chandler Rome of The Athletic, Verlander said he felt good during Tuesday's session and would like to build his pitch count to about 85 before joining Houston's rotation.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Verlander feeling good about progress after first live BP WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said Friday he emerged from his first live batting practice session of the spring f...
MARCH 22 • MLB.COM
Slated for more live BP Verlander (shoulder) will throw another live batting practice session at Minute Maid Park on Monday or Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Verlander threw a 20-pitch live BP -- his first of the spring -- on Wednesday and came away encouraged by how things went. He will travel back with the Astros to Houston on Sunday when camp breaks before facing hitters again early next week and likely upping his pitch count. Verlander is set to open the season on the injured list but seemingly could be back before the end of April if all goes well.
MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE
Won't pitch in spring games Manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander won't pitch in the Astros' remaining four Grapefruit League games nor the team's two exhibitions leading up to Opening Day, Chandler...
Impact Verlander seems to be making progress in his recovery from the right shoulder injury that has kept him from pitching in a game at any point this spring, as Espada noted that the nine-time All-Star responded well after throwing 20 pitches in a live batting practice session Wednesday. He'll most likely throw another live BP or two before the spring comes to a close before he heads out on a minor-league rehab assignment to build up his innings. Verlander will open the season on the Astros' 15-day injured list, but assuming he experiences no snags during his rehab assignment, he could be ready to slot into the Houston rotation before the end of April.
MARCH 21 • ROTOWIRE
Who is the highest-paid pitcher in MLB? Two big names are atop list of 2024 pitcher salaries For the second straight season, Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander will each earn $43.3 million in 2024 as the top paid pitchers in baseball.
MARCH 19 • USATODAY.COM
50 years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer
There is a bridge that runs from Tommy John and Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974, all the way to Justin Verlander and Bryce HarperMARCH 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Verlander's future, Yainer Diaz's defense and Joe Espada's style: Astros mailbag Could the Astros' bench use a boost? Who will step in as the fifth starter? We answer those questions and more.
MARCH 7 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mets Beneficiaries With Verlander Missing Opening Day The New York Mets will benefit greatly if Justin Verlander misses more time than just Opening Day.
MARCH 6 • KANSASCITY.COM
Astros ace Justin Verlander (shoulder) to begin season on IL Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will open the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation.Manager Joe Espada confirme...
MARCH 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Astros ace Justin Verlander (shoulder) to begin season on IL Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will open the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation.Manager Joe Espada confirme...
MARCH 5 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander to start season on injured list
Astros manager Joe Espada said that 41-year-old pitcher Justin Verlander needs more time recover from offseason shoulder inflammation.MARCH 5
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander to start season on injured list
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will open the season on the injured list after dealing with right shoulder inflammation during the offseasonMARCH 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Verlander moves toward return with 60-pitch session PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. -- The Astros remain hopeful that ace pitcher Justin Verlander will be ready for the start of the season, which is less...
MARCH 3 • MLB.COM
Astros RHP Justin Verlander not ruled out for Opening Day A more intense bullpen session on Sunday will help determine if Justin Verlander can still be an option for the Houston Astros on Opening Da...
MARCH 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
More mound work Sunday Verlander (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
Impact Verlander was not cleared to face hitters after Tuesday's bullpen session as hoped, but perhaps that will happen after Sunday's mound work. The veteran right-hander has been coming along slowly but surely in camp after some offseason shoulder issues, but he's running out of time to get ramped up by Opening Day.
MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE
