Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will not pitch in any of the Astros remaining games this spring. Manager Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander will not pitch in the Astros’ four remaining Grapefruit League games.
A mainstay at the top of the rotation for the Astros during their stretch as a premier organization in the American League, Justin Verlander is anticipating a return to form after an inconsistent 2023 season.
Spring has not been kind to the Houston Astros and their starting rotation. They got some bad news early on when Justin Verlander announced that he was a bit behind schedule dealing with an elbow issue.
The Houston Astros are dealing with two concerning injuries to prominent starters in their rotation this spring. Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy are going to begin the year on the injured list.
Spring has not been kind to the Houston Astros so far. It started with Justin Verlander coming in a bit behind schedule and being placed on the injured list, causing him to miss Opening Day.
The Houston Astros received injury updates on starting pitchers Justin Verlander and Jose Urquidy Monday, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. “José Urquidy has a forearm strain and will begin the season on the injured list, Joe Espada said.
When Justin Verlander arrived at Spring Training and it was announced that he'd need time to get up to speed, many were concerned for the Houston Astros.
Multiple pitchers have been sidelined with injuries this spring.
The Houston Astros were forced to rely upon two rookies in their starting rotation last year following the departure of Justin Verlander and injuries to others.
The Houston Astros have a lot of decisions to make when it comes to their Opening-Day roster, which can include 26 players. Some players are locks, like Joes Altuve.
There are limited spots on the Houston Astros' roster that are up for grabs because of how deep this team already is. News that their ace Justin Verlander will begin the year on the injured list opens up a possibility for others in the rotation with their star pitching prospect getting a real chance to earn it.
When the New York Mets signed Justin Verlander to a massive two-year, $86.7 million contract last offseason, they envisioned that he and Max Scherzer would be the best one-two starting pitching punch in the league.
There is plenty to be excited about for Houston Astros fans heading into the upcoming season. Despite the one negative surrounding Justin Verlander not being available for Opening Day, he's still progressing well in his recovery and doesn't expect to be out long.
The Astros will be without the leader of their rotation to start the season.
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will open the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation. Manager Joe Espada confirmed Tuesday that the 41-year-old ace won't be ready for Opening Day on March 28.
The Houston Astros, one of baseball’s best teams since 2015, begin another season expecting to contend for a championship. Houston is coming off an ALCS defeat, losing to the Texas Rangers in seven games.
At the start of spring training, nearly every player shows up to camp healthy and optimistic about the season ahead. Making it to the end of camp healthy is where the challenge lies.
Astros ace Justin Verlander will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada announced on Tuesday.
A more intense bullpen session on Sunday will help determine if Justin Verlander can still be an option for the Houston Astros on Opening Day. "I'm a little bit behind schedule right now," he said at the start of spring training.
Houston Astros fans were surprised when players reported to Spring Training and Justin Verlander was said to be dealing with a shoulder injury that has gotten him behind schedule in the early parts of camp.
Astros ace Justin Verlander discussed his ongoing shoulder issues with reporters.
Houston Astros starter Justin Verlander is nothing if not confident.
Houston Astros veteran ace Justin Verlander is working through a shoulder issue as spring training gets underway in earnest.
Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has once again addressed a story from last summer that included somebody from within the New York Mets saying that Verlander was a "diva" during his brief stint with the club.
The Houston Astros are already dealing with some health concerns, even before spring training can really get underway.
Though Justin Verlander no longer plays for the Mets, the pitcher's former club will likely be monitoring his latest injury setback very closely.
The Astros are already dealing with some injury disruptions with spring training set to get underway.
The 40-year-old ended up going 13-8 last season between Houston and New York, registering a 3.22 ERA, 1.13 WHIP and 144 strikeouts over 162 1/3 innings pitched covering 27 starts.
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander said Wednesday that he's a couple of weeks behind schedule due to an ailing shoulder. "When I first started
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