Justin Verlander Playing Catch From 60 Feet
2 days agoHouston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (neck), who has been on the injured list since June 16, is playing light catch at a distance of 60 feet. Verlander wasn't with the Astros for their series against the Blue Jays in Toronto, which started on Monday, but returning to light throwing is good news for a club that's been ravaged by pitching injuries during the first half of the season. According to manager Joe Espada, the club isn't ready to put a timetable on Verlander's return to Houston's rotation. With Verlander not making significant progress in his throwing program as he recovers from neck stiffness, fantasy managers should not be anticipating the 41-year-old future Hall of Famer's return coming prior to the All-Star break in mid-July.
Source: Michael Schwab
Source: Michael Schwab