Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is behind schedule in his spring training preparation due to a shoulder issue. Verlander mentioned experiencing a 'hiccup' but has since thrown a bullpen session after dealing with shoulder inflammation. His readiness for the opening day remains uncertain.
Astros manager Joe Espada said Justin Verlander will throw a bullpen session today. It might have to be in the batting cage because of weather.
Justin Verlander (shoulder) throws bullpen session https://t.co/mQvhb84ndH
One day after declaring himself “behind schedule” in his spring buildup, Justin Verlander threw his first bullpen session of Astros official spring training workouts Thursday. https://t.co/gbdg14WPAf
Justin Verlander, a day after saying he was behind schedule, throws a bullpen session https://t.co/P1m73fJR0L
Good news for the Astros. Justin Verlander throws off the mound. https://t.co/XqYY1d7Rhd
Astros manager Joe Espada said Verlander could throw some pitches off the mound today if his catch goes well.
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Astros pitcher Justin Verlander on his “hiccup,” which he says has resolved itself. He’s a couple of weeks behind schedule. https://t.co/tCwTiMp1Hl
Astros RHP Justin Verlander said he’s a couple of weeks behind and his timetable is TBA. “When I first started playing catch I usually shut it down for a while and this time when I shut it down and picked a ball back up, my shoulder didn’t feel so great so I kind of had to take…