Without Verlander and Kikuchi ... who do we rely upon for the rotation depth? At this point without a free agent acquisition, ...

But does he fit into the Astros’ plans for their 2025 salary ... is projecting quite the bill of good health. Even if Verlander is a depth piece with injury questions, he could be a worthy ...

The hope is that Verlander can ... rectify the situation, Astros would be wise to at least scan the market for any available arms that could help fortify the depth chart in the short term.

Right-hander Justin Verlander (4-6, 5.55 ERA) has the starting assignment for the Astros on Saturday. Verlander has struggled mightily since his return from the injured list, going 1-4 with an 8. ...

Verlander’s next deal (with any club) is likely to be for one year and something around $8-10 million. Is that some mammoth number for Astros owner Jim Crane and Houston’s management?

And one surprise name who might be a fit is future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander. Verlander's Houston Astros were eliminated from the playoffs on Wednesday with a 5-2 loss to his original team ...

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HOUSTON -- Justin Verlander sat out almost two months this summer because of a neck injury. After his latest tough start Friday night in the Houston Astros' 9-7 win over the Los Angeles Angels ...

Three-time Cy Young Award winner and 2011 American League MVP Justin Verlander is not on the Astros' roster, however. Verlander pitched Saturday night, getting his 262nd career victory when the ...

The Astros acquired Trammell from the Yankees ... have a good shot to contribute after the All-Star break next season. Verlander said Wednesday that he planned to continue his major-league career ...