Astros receive crucial injury report amidst shoulder concerns…
With injuries to his shoulder, pitchers and catchers reported for Spring Training while Justin Verlander was out.
With Justin Verlander’s injuries to watch, the Houston Astros are getting ready for the 2024 campaign. The seasoned athlete’s shoulder has been bothering him lately, which might have complicated the start of his season. Things appear to be resolved for the time being.
Verlander was able to immediately resume throwing off the mound at Thursday’s session, which is fortunate for the Astros. Team manager Joe Espada reportedly stated that if Verlander performed well in his catch session, the intention was for him to throw off the mound, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. The soon-to-be 41-year-old appears to be doing well as he gets ready for
Last season, Justin Verlander pitched 162.1 innings and recorded a 3.22 ERA, 144 strikeouts, and a 1.133 WHIP—his lowest total since 2017. This season, as he becomes older and farther away from his prime, his abilities and health will be scrutinised.
To defeat the Texas Rangers, a new division powerhouse, the Astros will rely on the same core of pitchers: Verlander, Framber Valdez, and Cristian Javier. According to Will Kunkel of FOX 26 Hoston, J.P. France’s schedule has been postponed due to shoulder discomfort, and he has been given an off day. However, there isn’t a major risk that he won’t be available on Opening Day.
