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The Houston Astros will be without Justin Verlander for the start of the 2024 season as he will be heading to the injured list.
Astros manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that the 41-year-old pitcher needs more time to build up from a shoulder issue that caused a delay to Verlander’s start to spring training.
“He’s doing well, but we’re running out of days and won’t be able to build him up to start the regular season,” Espada said, via MLB.com’s Brian McTaggert.
Espada noted that Verlander’s IL trip is not due to any sort of setback in his recovery.
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As Verlander continues preparing for the 2024 season, he threw 60 pitches during a bullpen session on Sunday.
The Astros begin the season at home on March 28 against the New York Yankees. When Verlander said last monththat his …
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