Astros manager Joe Espada expects Justin Verlander to start Friday in Washington after his rehab appearance. Framber Valdez plans to resume throwing on Tuesday and aims to return to the mound soon, hoping to avoid a lengthy IL stint. The team hopes Valdez will be back before their Mexico trip on April 27-28.
Astros left-hander Framber Valdez said Sunday that his pitching elbow feels “a lot better” and he hopes to miss minimal time on the injured list. https://t.co/rtNkG9zVXY
Dana Brown on @SportsTalk790 said the hope is for LHP Framber Valdez to return before the team goes to Mexico (April 27-28).
Astros' Framber Valdez says elbow feels 'a lot better,' hopes to play catch Tuesday https://t.co/8ApSxDhdzg
Justin Verlander injury update: Astros pitcher could make next start in majors after latest rehab appearance https://t.co/8csdOgNCrB
Valdez (elbow) could resume throwing Tuesday https://t.co/JK7TBm2J65
Framber Valdez said he will start playing catch again Tuesday and hopes to return the mound when his IL stint is up.
Astros manager Joe Espada hasn’t see Verlander today following his rehab start last night, but the expectation is he starts Friday in Washington.