The Houston Astros have placed pitcher Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort, retroactive to June 16. This marks the second time this season Verlander has been placed on the IL. Verlander, who has been battling neck issues for a couple of weeks, was scratched from his scheduled start against the Detroit Tigers on June 15. Spencer Arrighetti started in his place. Verlander expressed optimism about his recovery, stating that his neck is getting better and he hopes to miss only one start. To fill the roster spot, the Astros recalled right-handed pitcher Nick Hernandez from Triple A. The roster move was made prior to the series opener against the White Sox.
Justin Verlander heads to the injured list for the second time this season https://t.co/6y9EetnePV https://t.co/8wUJByMhXZ
The Astros placed ace Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list due to neck discomfort prior to Tuesday’s series opener against the White Sox. https://t.co/0Ja6iCncIC
The injury bug keeps on biting the Astros, this time with pitcher Justin Verlander. https://t.co/i9Mfy076KX
The Houston Astros announced Tuesday that they placed pitcher Justin Verlander on the IL with neck discomfort. https://t.co/GQYkk1hQ98 https://t.co/X4KtelrAQ6
Astros put pitcher Justin Verlander on injured list with neck discomfort https://t.co/WSQ844tYGv
Astros place Verlander on IL with neck discomfort https://t.co/KJQL3tP088
Justin Verlander heads to IL with neck discomfort https://t.co/l05Dn9not3
Houston Astros put Justin Verlander on injured list with neck ailment https://t.co/QkAD3nvJsZ
The Astros have placed Justin Verlander on the 15-day IL with neck discomfort, per @Chandler_Rome. https://t.co/byt0ZBbKL2
Justin Verlander has been placed on the 15-day IL due to neck discomfort, the Astros announced. https://t.co/UeGz8xxe4M
Justin Verlander will head to the IL for the second time this season https://t.co/LnWHlpZK1s
This first half of the season just keeps getting worse for the Astros…Justin Verlander has been placed on the 15-day IL due to neck discomfort (retro 6/16)…to take his place on the active roster, Houston recalled RHP Nick Hernandez from Triple A. #Relentless #Sarge
Astros Place Justin Verlander On Injured List https://t.co/zsYPs1zqYY https://t.co/LzkcaidLBr
TODAY’S ROSTER MOVES: The Astros have placed RHP Justin Verlander on the 15-day IL due to neck discomfort (retro 6/16). To take his place on the active roster, Houston recalled RHP Nick Hernandez from Triple A.
Tonight's #WhiteSox starting lineup vs. the Astros: https://t.co/dnyfi3WB5t
Verlander (neck) progress 'slower than expected' https://t.co/5a7ysxtcOo
Updated story on Justin Verlander missing today's start against the Tigers because of a sore neck. “I’m feeling pretty good today and every morning I wake up I’m having more range of motion. It’s just feeling freer." https://t.co/yMq52iavn6
Justin Verlander talks about the neck discomfort that forced him to skip today’s start. https://t.co/MyptutIeva
Justin Verlander said his neck has been bothering him for a couple of weeks but is getting better. He said his prognosis is good and he hopes to miss one start.
Justin Verlander scratched due to neck discomfort https://t.co/SPJt8R1MJU
Justin Verlander was scratched from his start today https://t.co/4skXvyd9tq
Justin Verlander scratched from start vs. Tigers https://t.co/w786xOLNSM
Astros' Justin Verlander scratched from start against Tigers https://t.co/mwYgk6pGWI
No reason immediately given for Verlander being scratched. It was clear, though, he'd been battling something in his last two starts. https://t.co/8an2oNEUvT
The Houston Astros have scratched Justin Verlander. Spencer Arrighetti will start today.
The Houston Astros have scratched Justin Verlander. Spencer Arrighetti will start.
Justin Verlander has been scratched from his start today against the Tigers. Spencer Arrighetti is starting.
Astros lineup https://t.co/6yM6a9M4QA