Houston Astros ace pitcher Justin Verlander will start the 2024 season on the injured list due to a sore shoulder issue. Manager Joe Espada announced that Verlander has not experienced any setbacks in his recovery; however, he requires more time to build up his strength before he can participate in regular season games. The decision to place Verlander on the IL stems from a cautious approach to his rehabilitation, aiming to ensure he is fully prepared for gameplay. The team is running out of time to build him up for the season's start, with the earliest he could return being April 11, assuming he is placed on the IL on March 28. This situation arose after a shoulder hiccup set him too far back in his spring training buildup.
News: Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will open the season on the IL after a shoulder “hiccup” set him too far back in his spring training buildup. Presuming he's placed on the IL on March 28, the earliest he'd be eligible to return is April 11. 🔗 https://t.co/GO8KwNLDk1
Justin Verlander will begin 2024 season on injured list with shoulder issue https://t.co/w2CKUkshoj
Another starter is expected to start the year on the IL. Astros manager, Joe Espada, just announced that Justin Verlander is not going to be ready by Opening Day. https://t.co/0lQNF1LaCA
Astros' Justin Verlander to begin season on IL after sore shoulder slows progress. 👀 https://t.co/nQZ2iOpgwp https://t.co/lFkGPert4I
Astros ace Justin Verlander to start season on injured list https://t.co/4p2sPsnXPm
Justin Verlander will not be back in time for Opening Day https://t.co/agX0a1Q9vQ
Verlander to begin season on IL after sore shoulder slows progress https://t.co/bd8FopGbnG
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Justin Verlander (shoulder) on IL to start '24 https://t.co/ifVmYfwsEt
Justin Verlander will be on the IL to begin the season, manager Joe Espada said. Verlander hasn't had any setbacks, but he needs more time in his build up. "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," he said.
Justin Verlander will begin the season on the IL, Joe Espada said. Verlander did not have a setback but won’t have time to build up before Opening Day and the Astros want to be “smart” with his buildup, Espada said.
Espada said Verlander threw 60 pitches, including some sliders. "He walked off the mound feeling really good," he said. Espada said if Verlander feels good tomorrow, they'll discuss facing hitters. https://t.co/eOM9o9s4AZ
Justin Verlander (shoulder) throwing bullpen Sunday https://t.co/DUemKSAIao