Justin Verlander (41, Houston Astros) failed to start the opening game due to his shoulder injury. However, his return is not expected to take long.
Houston Clonicle, a local media outlet in Houston, said on the 26th that Verlander will play two innings on live BP on the 27th (Korean time).
He added that if Verlander plays live BP safely, he will be able to play in minor league rehabilitation games. Minor league rehabilitation games are just around the corner.
Although he will start the season on the injured list, he is not expected to take long to return. Verlander is likely to return before mid-April.
Verlander, who will mark his 19th year in the Major League, is a right-handed starter who plays many innings in many games to match his nickname “Gold River Bull.”
However, he failed to start 30 games in 2022 and last year. Verlander also failed to deceive his age. He pitched only 175 and 1621/3 innings. 고수익알바
Verlander was traded from the New York Mets to the Houston Astros in August last year. His annual salary is 43.33 million U.S. dollars. However, the New York Mets will pay 25 million dollars.
On top of that, if you throw 140 innings in the 2024 season, you will have a $35 million player option for the 2025 season. In other words, it is very likely to be guaranteed until the 42nd season.