Astros ace Justin Verlander (neck) scheduled for rehab start

Field Level Media|published: Thu 8th August, 21:52 2024

Aug 4, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) warms up prior to the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Erik Williams-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Astros ace right-hander Justin Verlander is slated to make a rehab start Saturday at Triple-A Sugar Land as he continues his recovery from neck stiffness.

Verlander, 41, last pitched in the majors on June 9 against the Los Angeles Angels. He was scratched from his following start against the Detroit Tigers due to neck discomfort.

The three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 American League MVP has endured an injury riddled season. He started the campaign on the injured list due to a right shoulder injury.

Verlander is 3-2 with a 3.95 ERA in 10 starts for the Astros this season.

Verlander is the active leader with 260 career victories. During 19 seasons, he has lost 143 games, struck out 3,393 batters and pitched 26 complete games while making 519 career starts for the Tigers (2005-17), Astros (2017-22, 2023-24) and New York Mets (2023).

Max Scherzer of the Texas Rangers is the only active pitcher with more strikeouts (3,405) than Verlander.

--Field Level Media