Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander

#35, P,
Houston Astros
Bio
Height/Weight: 6' 5"/235 lbs
Bat: R
Throw: R
Date of birth: Manakin-Sabot, Virginia
University: Old Dominion
Draft: 2004 1st round (2nd pick) by the
Detroit Tigers
  • Associated Press

    Justin Verlander is likely to make his season debut for the Astros this weekend at Washington

    Astros ace Justin Verlander will throw a side session Tuesday, and if that goes well he'll make his season debut this weekend against the Washington Nationals. Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Monday, but wouldn't say which game of the series Verlander would start. “He’s in a good spot,” Espada said.

  • Associated Press

    Pitching injuries are forcing some less familiar names into important roles early in the season

    Gerrit Cole, Yankees: New York had an extra spot in the rotation because of Cole's elbow problems, and Luis Gil — himself back from Tommy John surgery — earned it with a strong spring training. Spencer Strider, Braves: A 20-game winner last year, Strider is done for the season after elbow surgery. Allan Winans started Thursday against the New York Mets and allowed six earned runs in five innings.