Astros activate Justin Verlander to make Wednesday start
Aug 16, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) prior to the game against the Chicago White Sox at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports The Astros reinstated right-hander Justin Verlander from the 15-day injured list, in time for him to start Wednesday afternoon's game against the Boston Red Sox in Houston.
Verlander had been sidelined since June 9 with neck soreness.
The three-time Cy Young Award winner and former MVP made four minor league starts on a rehab assignment, posting an 0-2 record and an 8.36 ERA. In 14 innings at Double-A Corpus Christi and Triple-A Sugar Land, he allowed 16 runs (13 earned) on 20 hits and four walks and struck out 17.
The 41-year-old is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA in 10 starts amid an injury-filled campaign. He started the year on the IL with right shoulder inflammation, which kept him out until April 19.
Verlander has amassed a 260-143 career record with a 3.25 ERA across 19 major league seasons with the Detroit Tigers (2005-17), New York Mets (2023) and Astros (2017-22, 2023-24).
In a corresponding move, the Astros optioned right-hander Seth Martinez to Sugar Land after their loss to the Red Sox on Tuesday. The 29-year-old is 3-2 with a 2.92 ERA and one save in 41 appearances (49 1/3 innings) with the Astros this season.
--Field Level Media
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