If you’re looking for Justin Verlander on the mound for the Houston Astros in their Wild Card series against the Detroit Tigers in 2024, you won’t find him.
But why is the future Hall of Fame pitcher not on the bump for the franchise he’s won a World Series with?
Good question. Here’s the answer: Verlander was left off the Wild Card roster after having a pretty terrible season in which he had a 5.48 ERA. He also missed a couple of months with a shoulder issue.
But given the depth the Astros have on the mound with guys like Yusei Kikuchi, Framber Valdez and Ronel Blanco, they may not need him.
