Justin Verlander, the ace of the Houston Astros, will not begin his spring training camp as planned. Verlander claims that he will have to begin his 2024 campaign preparation later than anticipated because to a shoulder ailment.
Verlander admitted to being “a little bit behind schedule” to ESPN. “I had a small setback early on, but it worked itself out. However, I need to be extremely careful about how I’m strengthening up.
Verlander said that he had a shoulder problem when playing catch.
He said, “I’ve always been fortunate enough to be able to pick up a ball and just start throwing it.” “I had to slow down a little bit because it wasn’t nearly as simple this time.”
Whether Verlander will be ready to pitch on Opening Day is a question. The Astros’ first spring training game is scheduled for February 28. On March 28, they will take on the New York Yankees in their season opener.
Justin Verlander missed the start of the 2023 season with a shoulder injury. He played in 27 games with the Astros and the Yankees, finishing the campaign with a 13-8 record, 3.22 ERA, and 144 strikeouts. He previously sat out the entire 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
The Former Closer for the Houston Astros Makes An Interesting Remark About His New Position
There was a lot of enthusiasm surrounding the Houston Astros’ offseason acquisition of Josh Hader, the most dominant reliever in baseball, as the team made history.
It was believed that the superstar, who had signed a $95 million contract, would play the closing role.
It came as no real surprise when new manager Joe Espada ultimately identified Hader as the Astros’ closer for the upcoming season.
When asked about his transition, their former closer Ryan Pressly made an intriguing remark. Ryan Pressly will now be used as a setup man.
“Regardless of whether it’s the fourth or ninth inning, I’m paid to go get three outs. He told Leah Vann of Chron.com, “Whenever the phone rings and they tell me to get in there, I get in there.”
Once the shock of the transfer subsided, questions surfaced regarding how Hader’s presence may be felt around the clubhouse.
Since Pressly was purchased in 2018, he has been an integral part of Houston.
However, it appears like the two are attempting to strengthen their bond in order to prevent any possible problems that people could anticipate.
