Houston Astros place Justin Verlander on 15-day injured list

The Houston Astros have placed ace Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list with a right calf strain, the team announced Wednesday. The move is retroactive to Tuesday, when Verlander exited his start against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning due to the injury. Verlander was able to make it through the fourth inning, but he was visibly in discomfort while pitching. He is expected to miss a few weeks. Verlander, who is 39 years old and in his second season back with the Astros, is 2-2 with a 3.66 ERA this season. He has been a key part of the Astros' pitching rotation, which has been one of the best in the league this year. Verlander's injury is a big blow to the Astros, who are currently in first place in the American League West. The Astros have not yet announced a corresponding move to add a pitcher to the 40-man roster. The move is a significant blow for the Astros, who are currently in first place in the American League West. Verlander's injury adds to a long list of key players the Astros have lost due to injury this season, including Jose Altuve, Michael Brantley, and Lance McCullers Jr. The Astros will look to their pitching depth to fill Verlander's absence. The team has several promising young starters, including Cristian Javier, Hunter Brown, and Ronel Blanco, who could step up in Verlander's place.

Summary

"Justin Verlander has been placed on the 15-day injured list with a right calf strain, marking a significant loss for the Astros. While the team has depth, Verlander's absence is a blow to their pitching rotation. The Astros will rely on their young pitchers to fill the void while Verlander recovers."