Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander is facing a minor setback in his preparation for the upcoming season. The 40-year-old pitcher revealed that he is 'a little bit behind schedule' due to offseason shoulder inflammation, which could potentially hinder his ability to be ready for opening day.
Verlander, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, described the injury as 'a little hiccup' but emphasized the need to be cautious in his recovery process. Speaking on the first official day for pitchers and catchers at Astros camp, Verlander acknowledged that his body doesn't respond the same way it did when he was younger. He stated, 'I'm a couple of weeks behind. I guess my body doesn't respond at 40 as it does at 25... Let's see how things go. If it ends up a little late, it's a little late. If it's on time, it's on time. I'm not trying to rush.'
