NEWS
12:21 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) Astros placed Verlander (shoulder) on the 15-day injured list Thursday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
4:13 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) threw 32 pitches during live batting practice Tuesday, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:09 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) will throw a two-inning, 30-to-35 pitch live batting practice session Tuesday, Ari Alexander of KPRC 2 reports.
3:03 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) will throw another live batting practice session at Minute Maid Park on Monday or Tuesday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:50 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) Joe Espada said Thursday that Verlander won't pitch in the Astros' remaining four Grapefruit League games nor the team's two exhibitions leading up to Opening Day, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
10:24 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Monday that Verlander will face hitters "in the next day or two," Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
10:30 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Verlander (shoulder) will throw a light bullpen session Sunday, and if that goes well, the right-hander will advance to throwing live batting practice, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
2:23 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) bounced back well from a bullpen session Thursday and said Friday that he's "definitely getting close to facing hitters," Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
12:09 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) said he ramped up his throwing intensity during a 60-pitch bullpen session Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:49 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Tuesday that Verlander (shoulder) will begin the season on the injured list, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
12:02 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) threw a 60-pitch bullpen session Sunday that appeared to include some breaking balls, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
9:54 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) will throw another bullpen session Sunday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
9:54 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) felt good during a bullpen session Tuesday but isn't yet ready to face hitters, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
12:02 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (shoulder) will ramp up the intensity of his throwing during a bullpen session Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
2:19 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Thursday that he's "encouraged" with Verlander's (shoulder) progress, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:50 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Joe Espada said Friday that Verlander's (shoulder) arm is feeling good following Thursday's bullpen session, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:25 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) said Wednesday that he's "a couple weeks behind" schedule after his right shoulder didn't bounce back as hoped during his offseason throwing program, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
3:09 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will start Game 5 of the ALCS on Friday at Texas, Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle reports.
4:51 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will start Game 1 of the ALCS against the Rangers on Sunday in Houston, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
5:15 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said Monday that Verlander is "probably not" an option to start Game 4 of the ALDS against the Twins on short rest, Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
12:39 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will start for the Astros on Saturday in Game 1 of the ALDS versus the Twins, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.
10:37 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) did not factor into the decision Monday, allowing three runs on eight hits and a walk over six innings against the Orioles. He struck out five.
4:48 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (10-6) got the win Sunday over the Tigers, allowing just two hits and two walks over five scoreless innings. He struck out seven.
5:20 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said Verlander is lined up to start Saturday against the Yankees, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
2:55 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) Astros acquired Verlander from the Mets on Tuesday, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
11:45 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will start Game 1 of the ALDS against the Mariners or Blue Jays on Tuesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
9:03 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) did not factor into the decision Wednesday, allowing two runs (one earned) on six hits with one walk over seven innings against the Diamondbacks. He struck out eight.
9:56 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (17-4) took the loss Thursday, allowing two runs on six hits over six innings in a 2-0 loss against the Orioles. He struck out four.
10:39 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (17-3) allowed no hits and one walk while striking out nine across five scoreless innings to earn the win Friday against the Athletics.
3:58 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) was reinstated from the 15-day injured list ahead of Friday's start against the Athletics, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
11:57 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said Verlander (calf) is in line to return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
11:57 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager Dusty Baker said Verlander (calf) is in line to return from the 15-day injured list to start Friday against the Athletics, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
12:52 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) is hoping to return to action next weekend against the A's, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
12:52 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) is hoping to return to action next weekend against the A's, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports.
6:18 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) threw around 30 pitches in the bullpen Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
6:18 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) threw around 30 pitches in the bullpen Friday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
5:38 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) threw off the slope of a mound Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:38 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) threw off the slope of a mound Wednesday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
9:58 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) general manager James Click said Verlander (calf) likely won't return from the 15-day injured list Sept. 13 when first eligible, but the right-hander isn't expected to be sidelined far beyond that date, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
7:56 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (calf) played catch from 60 feet Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
1:17 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) Astros placed Verlander (calf) on the 15-day injured list Tuesday.
3:47 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) was removed from Sunday's start versus the Orioles with right calf discomfort, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:54 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (16-3) did not give up a hit, walk or run in 6 innings of work to earn the win in a 4-2 victory over the Twins on Tuesday. He struck out 10.
11:23 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (15-3) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over six shutout innings to earn the win Thursday over the Guardians.
11:23 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (15-3) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out five over six shutout innings to earn the win Thursday over the Guardians.
9:20 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (14-3) gave up one earned run on five hits and a walk while striking out five over 7.2 innings to earn the win in an 11-1 rout of the Mariners on Friday.
9:20 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (14-3) gave up one earned run on five hits and a walk while striking out five over 7.2 innings to earn the win in an 11-1 rout of the Mariners on Friday.
8:28 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (13-3) earned the win against Seattle on Saturday, allowing one run on four hits while striking out nine and walking two over seven innings.
8:17 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (12-3) earned the win during Saturday's 5-0 victory over Oakland, allowing six hits while recording 10 strikeouts in six shutout innings.
10:22 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) didn't accompany the Astros to Anaheim for their ongoing series with the Angels this week while he tends to what manager Dusty Baker called a "family issue," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
12:08 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (11-3) earned the win Thursday, allowing one earned run on seven hits and two walks over six innings against the Royals. He struck out eight.
6:31 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will start Thursday's game against the Royals, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
9:34 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (10-3) allowed two hits and one walk while striking out six across eight scoreless innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Mets.
6:25 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (8-2) allowed four unearned runs on three hits and a walk with five strikeouts in seven innings, earning the win Sunday over the Marlins.
8:37 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) didn't factor into the decision in Wednesday's 5-4 in over the A's, giving up three runs on two hits and two walks over seven innings. He struck out six.
10:28 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (6-1) earned the win during Saturday's 2-1 victory over Texas, allowing six hits with eight strikeouts in six scoreless innings.
7:22 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (5-1) allowed two hits and three walks while striking out five in five scoreless innings to earn the win over the Nationals on Sunday.
11:23 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (4-1) earned the win Tuesday after pitching eight scoreless innings, surrendering one hit and two walks while striking out five versus the Twins.
11:51 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (3-1) allowed two earned runs on five hits and no walks while striking out three across 6.2 innings to earn the win Wednesday against the Mariners.
9:15 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) didn't factor into the decision in Friday's 4-3 loss to the Blue Jays, giving up three runs on four hits and a walk over six innings while striking out five.
2:21 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (0-1) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Angels after allowing one run on three hits and three walks while fanning seven across five innings.
4:48 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) is scheduled to make his first start of the season April 9 against the Angels in Anaheim, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
3:15 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (elbow) will start Friday's Grapefruit League opener against the Cardinals, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
1:01 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (elbow) threw 35 pitches across two simulated innings during live batting practice Sunday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:56 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) agreed to a one-year, $25 million contract with the Astros on Wednesday, which includes a player option for 2023, Mark Berman of KRIV 26 News reports.
1:16 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) is expected to receive a qualifying offer from the Astros this offseason, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
9:32 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (elbow) will not pitch this season, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
3:09 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (elbow) has thrown from 90 feet and feels good, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
12:50 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (elbow) has resumed throwing, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:14 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (elbow) was placed on the 60-day injured list Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
4:42 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (elbow) underwent Tommy John surgery Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
1:04 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) announced Saturday that he'll require Tommy John surgery, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
6:06 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) may throw a simulated game Monday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
2:06 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) threw 75 pitches in his workout Wednesday at Minute Maid Field, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
6:09 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) will throw a simulated game Wednesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
5:48 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) will throw again Saturday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
1:09 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) best-case scenario is for Verlander (forearm) to return at the end of the month, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
7:09 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) is throwing 50-to-55 pitches in a bullpen session Wednesday, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
4:28 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) GM James Click said during a pregame interview Sunday that Verlander (forearm) has progressed to throwing off a mound, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
6:44 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) continues to throw but has yet to throw off a mound, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
3:04 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) Dusty Baker said Friday that Verlander (forearm) "is a little further away than we would like, but he's closer to reality than it appeared like when he first went down," Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:47 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) threw 20 pitches Sunday and felt good afterward, Jake Kaplan of The Athletic reports.
1:39 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) played catch Tuesday and felt good afterwards, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
4:53 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) hopes to resume throwing next week, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
5:58 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) manager James Click said Monday that Verlander (forearm) still hasn't resumed throwing, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
1:46 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) isn't progressing as quickly as he'd like to, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
7:46 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Sunday, Julia Morales of AT&T SportsNet Southwest reports.
6:57 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (forearm) said on his personal Twitter page Sunday that he hopes to return in 2020.
6:22 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will be shut down for a couple of weeks with a right forearm strain, Bob Nightengale of USA Today reports.
5:30 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will miss the remainder of the season with an elbow injury, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
5:37 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) will start Opening Day for the Astros on July 24 against the Mariners, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
8:51 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) allowed three hits and struck out six batter over five scoreless innings in an intrasquad game Tuesday, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
4:43 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (groin) threw three hitless innings in a simulated game Thursday, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
2:44 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) said Thursday that he's doing "very well" in his recovery from groin surgery and a right lat strain, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. "Particularly this week, I've made a big stride forward," noted, regarding his progression through a throwing program.
10:23 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (groin) has begun to throw, Manny Randhawa of MLB.com reports.
2:52 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) underwent surgery on his right groin Tuesday and will be out for six weeks, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
1:47 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) (lat) said Monday that it would "probably take a miracle" for him to be ready to return by Opening Day, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
1:11 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) was shut down Monday after being diagnosed with a mild lat strain, Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle reports.
11:14 AM - Justin Verlander (HOU) is feeling better Monday but is still awaiting the results of his triceps MRI, Chris McCosky of The Detroit News reports.
4:05 PM - Justin Verlander (HOU) Dusty Baker said Verlander made a precautionary exit from Sunday's Grapefruit League game against the Mets due to right triceps soreness, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports.
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