Astros’ Justin Verlander to start 2024 season on injured list: ‘Its just a timing issue’ [Video]

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Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander will start the season on the injured list as he continues to deal with shoulder inflammation, but it’s not all bad news for the three-time Cy Young Award winner.

Astros manager Joe Espada confirmed the news on Tuesday, adding that while Verlander looks solid, there’s not enough time to get him back to full strength before the start of the season.

“He’s doing very well, but we’re just running out of days here, and we won’t be able to build him up enough to start the season,” he said. “It’s just a timing issue. We want to do what’s best for J.V. and our club, and this is what’s best for us right now.”

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Espada added that Verlander hasn’t experienced any …

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