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Justin Verlander Shut Down With Forearm Strain

By George Miller | July 26, 2020 at 4:25pm CDT

Astros ace and reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander has been diagnosed with a forearm strain and has been shut down, reports Bob Nightengale of USA Today. An MRI yesterday revealed the strain. Manager Dusty Baker told reporters that Verlander will be shut down “for a couple of weeks” before he is re-evaluated.

Verlander started the Astros’ season opener on Friday and notched his first win of 2020, throwing six innings of two-run baseball, allowing just three hits and striking out seven. In that start against the Mariners, Verlander’s fastball averaged 94.9 mph and reached as high as 96.7, according to Statcast. Last year, his average fastball velocity was 94.6 mph. He threw 73 pitches, but there weren’t any outward signs that the 37-year-old suffered an injury. Per Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle, Verlander later told the Astros that his right arm was “tender” during Friday’s game.

He was scheduled to make his next start on Wednesday against the Dodgers. As of now, Baker and the Astros haven’t decided who will replace Verlander on the bump.

Verlander had already encountered his fair share of health troubles during the spring, with a lat strain and right groin surgery forcing him to rehab during the season’s coronavirus-necessitated delay, but he recovered well and was a full go in Spring Training 2.0.

Needless to say, any injury to the staff ace is a crippling blow to one of this year’s World Series favorites. Even with Verlander anchoring the staff, there were doubts about the Astros rotation after the departure of co-ace Gerrit Cole in the winter. With Lance McCullers Jr. coming off Tommy John surgery and Josh James and Jose Urquidy yet to prove themselves capable of shouldering a bigger workload, it was no secret that the Astros rotation would be unable to replicate last year’s historic success.

Of course, Baker’s phrasing means there’s hope that Verlander will be back on the field in a matter of weeks, and if that’s the case, the Astros’ depth would likely allow them to patch together a rotation in the meantime. But if the forearm strain necessitates a long-term IL stint, as we know any arm injury can, the Astros will face much greater problems.

In light of Verlander’s injury, the likes of Zack Greinke, McCullers, James, and Jose Urquidy will step into bigger roles in the Houston pitching staff. That’s not a bad unit, and Greinke has the track record of an ace, but Houston’s depth will undoubtedly be challenged by Verlander’s absence, however long it may be.

An earlier version of this story stated that Verlander would miss the remainder of the season, as per this report. As of now, that is not correct; the only timetable given by the Astros is that Verlander’s forearm strain will be re-evaluated in a couple of weeks.

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  1. DarkSide830

    6 months ago

    wow, that’s rough

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    • all in the suit that you wear

      6 months ago

      Bad news.

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      • BobbyVwannabe

        6 months ago

        You can say that again

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        • nymetsking

          6 months ago

          Bad news.

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    • giantsphan12

      6 months ago

      As much as the whole scandal turned me away as a distant fan of the ‘stros, their pitchers never benefited from all the shenanigans. And, I have been a fan of Verlanders his whole career. Such a competitor! Very bummed for him (less so for his team…..) but feel badly that he’s out.

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      • 2012orioles

        6 months ago

        You have to question whether or not their pitchers have cheated in a different form, though. Remember Bauer calling them out on it because they’re spin rates go up a ton when they arrive in Houston? There hasn’t been any evidence, but it wouldn’t surprise me if they did something to get an advantage.

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        • Astros2333

          6 months ago

          Bauer actually admitted to having a foreign substance in his belt on an HBO Real Sports interview. No one here is a saint to be acting all holy.

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        • A-Mac

          6 months ago

          He did that to prove his point that foreign substance could increase spin rate. He wasn’t doing it to cheat. But I wouldn’t expect an Astros fan to want to add correct context.

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      • Longball

        6 months ago

        Never benefited? I’m sure having a lead changes the way a pitcher attacks a hitter, especially when you know your offense has an advantage and is more prone to score runs because of it. It allows for you to be more aggressive with your pitching.

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      • Vizionaire

        6 months ago

        pitchers benefited from artificially enhanced offense. they won more!

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      • dave frost nhlpa

        6 months ago

        You are out of your mind if you think they didn’t benefit from the scandal. You pitch differently up by a few runs than tied. You save your top relievers for closer games,which does not tax your pen. What is wrong with you.

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        • dave frost nhlpa

          6 months ago

          It seriously couldn’t happen to a nicer guy! LOL

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        • arc89

          6 months ago

          That ring around his finger benefited from the trash can wins. So maybe not the pitch he threw but being in playoff games and world series you didn’t earn is a benefit

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        • giantsphan12

          6 months ago

          Fair enough. All points well taken.

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      • lowereastsider

        6 months ago

        Of course the Astros’ elevated offense has an effect on not only how a pitcher approaches hitters but also effect on how a manager maneuvers his entire bullpen.

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    • amanda_hugandkiss

      6 months ago

      Leave it to Dusty Baker to ruin another SP arm….

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      • thebirdisstilltheword

        6 months ago

        Man. I was going to say that.

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      • mrflimflam

        6 months ago

        I always liked Dusty when he managed the Reds but he sure can destroy a starting pitcher’s career. Cueto, Latos, Bailey, Arroyo were never the same after a few years under him. He would have ruined Chapman too if he hadn’t been converted to closer.

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        • quonset point

          6 months ago

          Strasburg. Then there’s Wood & Prior. And reaching back, Russ Oriz, Livan Hernandez

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  2. nick effing punto

    6 months ago

    Bang bang

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    • mgraub00

      6 months ago

      Real mature.

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      • nick effing punto

        6 months ago

        His wife

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        • prov356

          6 months ago

          So, “Nick”, how many screen names is that for you now? If MLBTR charged for changing screen names, they would be out of financial troubles in 30 days from you alone.

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  3. eli_b_wcl

    6 months ago

    As good as the Astros lineup is (probably the best in baseball), I just can’t see them having success with their pitching being so poor

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    • Darth Nihilus

      6 months ago

      Yes. Look at the Angels. A very good lineup but awful, awful pitching limits them. Unfortunately, though Grenke was a good pickup he’s not the answer at the top of the rotation.

      You can’t expect to win games 11 -10 every night.

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      • Gary

        6 months ago

        Why not? That’s the Red Sox plan this year.

        You’d rather be a Mets fan and win 1-0 every game?

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        • ukpadre

          6 months ago

          Seems to be going well for them this far against the mighty Orioles…

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    • skip

      6 months ago

      Astros line up probably best in baseball? You can’t be serious!

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  4. Hard to walk with four balls

    6 months ago

    We should all bang on a trash can in his honor tonight.

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    • hiflew

      6 months ago

      And of course someone chimes in with a crass comment as I am typing my other one. Kudos.

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    • windycitykid89

      6 months ago

      Heyyo!

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    • nick effing punto

      6 months ago

      Comment of the day. Thank you

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      • pc01

        6 months ago

        The bar for what entertains you is sadly low.

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  5. hiflew

    6 months ago

    I hope we don’t see a lot of stupid jokes about cameras or trash cans or karma or whatever here. It sucks that one of the greatest pitchers of this generation is out for the year regardless of which franchise he plays for. And I say that as a fan that is completely indifferent to the Astros.

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    • gocats

      6 months ago

      Agreed, it’s very trashy.

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      • nick effing punto

        6 months ago

        Yes

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    • Fred

      6 months ago

      He’s not the greatest of his generation

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      • padreforlife

        6 months ago

        Calm down greatest of generation. He’s won 2 Cy Young awards and MVP that’s great. He also is 0-6 with 5.68 ERA in WS. Verlander also part of biggest cheating scandal in game while being complete phony.

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        • LaBalaDePlata

          6 months ago

          If he isn’t, who is? You said it in your comments, 2 Cy Young’s, an MVP. I’ll add 3,000 Ks and 226 wins.
          A phony, for playing for a team that had that system installed before he got there? C’mon, that’s just ridiculous.

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      • The Human Rain Delay

        6 months ago

        “One of”

        If your gonna bash at least read the comment

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        • Fred

          6 months ago

          He edited in “one of the greatest.” In the original, he definitely said the greatest lol

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        • nick effing punto

          6 months ago

          Perhaps you should bash…a trash can

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        • hiflew

          6 months ago

          No I didn’t. I said one of the greatest right from the beginning. Just stop and admit you made a mistake, especially when it is obvious. You didn’t reply until over an hour after my original comment and I can only edit for 5 minutes.

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        • astrosfansince1974

          6 months ago

          This

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      • Prospectnvstr

        6 months ago

        Fred: please re-read the post that you were responding to. It PLAINLY states that JV is ONE OF THE GREATEST of his generation. Anyone with ANY baseball IQ would agree with that statement. No, I’m not a “homer”, I’m a Braves fan.

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    • mgraub00

      6 months ago

      It’s nice to see there are decent human beings left in the world.

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      • hiflew

        6 months ago

        Thank you. I have never been referred to as a “decent human being” around these parts. In fact, i think that qualifies as the greatest compliment I have ever received here. Thank you, sir.

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    • Reflect

      6 months ago

      Maybe you’re not ready for multiple thoughts at a time but some of us are capable of both feeling sad for Verlander’s season AND making jokes about the Trashtros. They are not mutually exclusive.

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      • hiflew

        6 months ago

        Making jokes about someone and feeling sorry for them are 100% mutually exclusive. You cannot feel sympathy for someone and make fun of them at the same time.

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        • Reflect

          6 months ago

          Didn’t realize I was in the presence of a god capable of telling me what I feel and do not feel.

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      • SalaryCapMyth

        6 months ago

        I wasn’t here to read what hiflew ORIGINALLY posted but when he says he didn’t edit it, I believe him. Why would a non-Astros fan refer to Verlander as the best of his generation? That’s a stretch for someone who IS an Astros fan.

        Besides that, so what if someone edits a comment? That option is there for a reason. If you make yourself look like a jerk because you decided to jump all over someone’s case for a mistatment than maybe you should consider becoming a kinder human being.

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        • hiflew

          6 months ago

          It would be an interesting discussion, but it would also depend upon your parameters for a “generation.”

          If you define generation as only players that debuted in or around the 2000s decade only, then Kershaw and Verlander are probably top 2 easily. I would argue Kershaw #1 and Verlander #2 and a collection of Zack Greinke, Felix Hernandez, and Johan Santana as the rest of the top 5, There are probably a couple of others (Sabathia, Halladay, Lee, Carpenter, Hudson) that would have a solid argument, but those are my top 5. But I could see an argument for either of the top 2 as the best from that decade.

          If you define it with everyone that debuted in the 21st century, you’d have to add deGrom and Cole in, although I would argue that while the peak of the younger guys may be as high, they don’t have the career thus far that Kershaw/Verlander have had. So they MAY surpass them eventually, but for now I would keep the same top 2 in that group too.

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        • The Human Rain Delay

          6 months ago

          Yea its Shaw -Ver- Max in the same breath and then a pack behind right now- Id prolly have Grienke Halladay 4/5 and sneak Waino in my top 10 just for respect for still doing it today! (or yesterday technically)

          I think a decade from now it will be unanimous that Jacob deGrom is the best pitcher in the 21st century thus far

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  6. davidk1979

    6 months ago

    Holy freaking crap! The A’s just won the division

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    • Vizionaire

      6 months ago

      think again.

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  7. Al Hirschen

    6 months ago

    21 garbage can salute

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    • windycitykid89

      6 months ago

      Lmao!

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  8. cgallant

    6 months ago

    Daaaaaang. Don’t nobody start feeling bad for the Astros now.

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    • PinstripedPride

      6 months ago

      Don’t worry. I won’t

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  9. Tyson’s Pet Tiger

    6 months ago

    Greinke is basically back in the desert again.

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  10. jonnyzuck

    6 months ago

    Astros fans must be banging their heads right now

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    • nick effing punto

      6 months ago

      Keep these coming

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  11. Jose R

    6 months ago

    This is the first of many pitchers having TJS there’s no way you can get ready for pitching in 3 weeks

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    • TJECK109

      6 months ago

      What are you talking about? They had the initial spring training, then the shutdown. If pitchers weren’t doing their part to keep their arms in shape then shame on them. The MLBPA agreed to the 3 weeks so there must have been a belief pitchers would be ready. It’s not like he just picked up a baseball for the first time since last July

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      • Cey Hey

        6 months ago

        TJECK,109, pitching is all about routine and preparing for competitive action. It’s physically more difficult than our jobs.

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      • Jose R

        6 months ago

        You’re elbow isn’t like a tv that you can turn on and off
        You think the players had a trainer with them like they would normally

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        • Cey Hey

          6 months ago

          Baseball spring training is long because players need to get used to stretching things out. All that standing around at your position. Then suddenly, you need to move quickly to make a difficult play. This is how muscles pull and guys wind up on the Injured List.

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        • Jose R

          6 months ago

          CeyHey you know exactly what I’m talking about you definitely need a good month to get ready to pitch
          When they say elbow and out for season most likely it’s TJS I’m an angels fan and I’m use to it already

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    • Cey Hey

      6 months ago

      Agreed. Between the limited prep time and the decreased innings in a short season, MLB pitching is going to be a disaster between now and 2021. These guys’ routines have been completely thrown off.

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    • fansdontmatter

      6 months ago

      Don’t be dumb. Most of these guys were doing throwing programs for a while. They didn’t just ramp up in 3 weeks.

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      • Cey Hey

        6 months ago

        That’s not the same as competitive action.

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        • Gary

          6 months ago

          Cey hey, throwing 95 is throwing 95 whether it’s to a guy at the plate or to a guy holding a catcher’s mitt.

          There’s no doubt that these guys should have been ready. There was talk of restarting the season for quite a while. It’s just an injury what are you going to do… guys get hurt during regular baseball seasons why not in this one. It’s unfortunate but it happens.

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      • Jose R

        6 months ago

        Call me dumb but everyone will see when there are more and more TJS

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        • getright11

          6 months ago

          @Jose…. you’re dumb

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    • jbigz12

      6 months ago

      Crazy that you know it’s a TJ.

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    • geotheo

      6 months ago

      Exactly. There was no reason for Verlander to go 6 innings in the opener. Yes, pitchers have been throwing since the shutdown, but it’s not the same as competitive pitching. Usually, Spring Training is 6 weeks, so this would be the early middle part. With the expanded rosters for the first 2-4 weeks , starters should only be going 3-4 innings at most in their initial starts. This was predicted by orthopedic surgeons before they started up again. In these unprecedented conditions, it is better to err on the side of caution

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  12. hockeyjohn

    6 months ago

    Wow what a shocker. Though I dislike the Astros, I feel for Justin Verlander and hope that he heals up well.

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    • Cegmyster

      6 months ago

      Since your favorite team likes to trade injured players(Kluber) how bout actually trading for one (Verlander)

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  13. SydneyRedSox

    6 months ago

    So he’ll never be on a championship winning team. *2017

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    • goastros123

      6 months ago

      Just like David Price?

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  14. ron swanson

    6 months ago

    Wow. He’ll have to recuperate betwixt his wife’s tig ole bitties.

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    • Cey Hey

      6 months ago

      While you stroke and get your keyboard sticky.

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  15. philthy0383

    6 months ago

    At least he has his wife’s cheats to bang his head on

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    • giantsphan12

      6 months ago

      What, are you guys in 7th grade? Way to be classy and respectful. Come on man (all three of you)!

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      • nick effing punto

        6 months ago

        Literally the hottest wife on earth. Let us have fun dad

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  16. Kansas_City

    6 months ago

    Don’t know anything about injury and hope not serious. Houston made a bonehead move picking up over $100 Million on 34 year old pitcher, but they lucked out with 2 plus excellent seasons. They also gave up some prospects who thus far do not seem great value..

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    • diddlez

      6 months ago

      He’s been worth 16 WAR so far in Houston alone, so no they actually made a GREAT move by trading for him. They also didn’t pick up over $100 million, they picked up only $44,375,000 of his contract. His contract was then renewed for 2 years and 66 million which looked like a GREAT deal at the time.

      Of course the Astros have insurance on his contract also, so they will be just fine in that regard.

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      • Kansas_City

        6 months ago

        Thanks for correction. I now agree they made a great move in trading for him if they only committed to $44 Million. And, hen a bone headed more on the new/extended contract.

        Did they need to agree to the extension in order for him to accept the trade? If so, then we are back to boneheaded but lucky on 2 plus great years.

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    • Cey Hey

      6 months ago

      The Astros won a World Series. The three prospects/suspects are still in the farm system of a terrible franchise. Verlander’s Astros contact has more than paid for itself.

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  17. terry

    6 months ago

    The Astro hate in these comments is just vile. One of baseball’s best is out for the season and probably facing TJS and you’re dumping on his team. That’s just shameful.
    I can’t stand the cheating that was done but this man’s hurt.

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    • Cey Hey

      6 months ago

      Beer-guzzling couch potatoes are jealous of pro athletes. Justin Verlander had accomplished more by age 23 than his critics will in their entire lives.

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    • Briffle

      6 months ago

      You feel the same way for Bonds and all of those steroid guys?

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      • Cey Hey

        6 months ago

        I am okay with all of them except Pete Rose.

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      • Marc_from_Brooklyn

        6 months ago

        But, how should we feel about the teammates of the PED guys? They benefited in ways similar to Verlander.. Is it different when the cheating is by the offense of one or two teams (that we know of) rather than spread out among hitters and pitchers on all teams like steroids? Do we discount the accomplishments of cheater or also those who benefited from cheating?

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    • Fred

      6 months ago

      It’s not all Astro’s hate. Good look at the comment section for Kershaw’s injury article

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      • Fred

        6 months ago

        *Go

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      • Cey Hey

        6 months ago

        Lazy sloths who are jealous of athletes.

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    • nick effing punto

      6 months ago

      Sorry saint terry. Oh wait this is the internet. If you don’t want to read comments about these dirty cheaters i am sure bible.coms comment section is much more mature

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    • saluelthpops

      6 months ago

      He’s not dead. He hurt his arm.

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  18. Darth Nihilus

    6 months ago

    Who even knows how his career will finish. He’ll be 38 next season.

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    • diddlez

      6 months ago

      If it’s a UCL tear he will be out all of next season most likely also.

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      • Jose R

        6 months ago

        If it’s UCL tear he’s most likely done for ever

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        • Briffle

          6 months ago

          No way. There’s no way Verlander ends his career never pitching again after TJ.

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        • Jose R

          6 months ago

          He’s 37 you think he’ll come back at 39 years old to play one more season

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        • Cegmyster

          6 months ago

          I hope so. I really do. Trash cans please!

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        • Briffle

          6 months ago

          Yes. The guy obviously loves competing and he’s still a top ten pitcher. Why would he not come back for another or more seasons?

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        • harden-westbrook-mvps

          6 months ago

          He’s currently at 226 career wins, still got a good shot at 250.

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  19. jehendri

    6 months ago

    Is it trash can related?

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  20. PinstripedPride

    6 months ago

    Sayonara, Astros. No Cole, no Verlander, and no trash cans. You’re doomed

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    • nick effing punto

      6 months ago

      No service

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  21. bravesfan

    6 months ago

    Whoa…

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  22. TrimReaper

    6 months ago

    Going to be a lot of whiny little losers around here when the Astros make a deep run with Lance McCullers and Zack Greinke.

    A first class developmental organization is going to put on a clinic!

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    • nick effing punto

      6 months ago

      You mean the stro crime family

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      • TrimReaper

        6 months ago

        Sorry Greinke, McCullers, and JV when he’s healthy for the playoff stretch.

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        • harden-westbrook-mvps

          6 months ago

          And Jose Urquidy is a solid #4 pitcher as well.

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    • Blue_Painted_Dreams_LA

      6 months ago

      Relievers, yes. I’d say their developmental track record has failed in the development of SPs. It’s a pretty shaky track record, even Whitley’s development has been stymied. They’ll be ok if McCullers can stay healthy with Grienke and if Verlander can bounce back healthy, but that rotation is expensive and old. It could turn bad quickly on the other hand, with the question marks in the rotation. But development of SPs is not something they’ve experienced success with.

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      • TrimReaper

        6 months ago

        Is the rotation expensive and old? They only pay 2 guys. Wouldn’t say they have failed developing starters. They’ve traded most of their top SP prospects and went with vets in the rotation.

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        • JohhnyBets67

          6 months ago

          Cmon Whitley?

          He’s far from a bust at this point. Maximizing what you get from veteran guys is still development. There’s no doubt that Justin Verlander and Gerit Cole developed further in Houston. Just because they chose to trade Velasquez, Appel, Musgrove etc. doesn’t mean that they haven’t been a phenomenal developmental organization.

          It’s too early to call on a guy like Urquidy. But so far he looks like a hidden gem from the system. They’ve managed to get solid years from guys like Peacock and Mchugh who didn’t really have any success or serious pedigree before coming to Houston as well

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  23. pwndroia

    6 months ago

    I kept saying the Astros were not going to be as good (World Series good) this season with the scandal and being good for awhile. This cements that. It was going to happen sooner or later. He’s getting older and in this day and age success has its limitations.

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  24. dougsolo1

    6 months ago

    Karma for the Astros! Sorry, but I am not going to feel bad for anything that happens to them.

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    • prov356

      6 months ago

      Actually, Doug, the injury happened to a person, not a team. The team may feel the effects, but Verlander is a human.

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  25. Cegmyster

    6 months ago

    Trying real hard not to be too excited!!!

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    • Cegmyster

      6 months ago

      Too late!!!

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  26. driftcat28

    6 months ago

    TJ potentially? Rough he’s old

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  27. gugui

    6 months ago

    Well,the Astros technology didn’t work this time
    Can computer fix this problem
    That when I said
    Computer and body are different

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  28. Cegmyster

    6 months ago

    Astro 2020 World Champions

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  29. Tom E. Snyder

    6 months ago

    I think the Astros should go with a bullpen day on Manday and use James and Valdez against the Dodgers.

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  30. bobtillman

    6 months ago

    They’ll need to call the Red Sox so Boston can deal from their pitching depth.

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    • Red Eye

      6 months ago

      We have none

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  31. brianstancato

    6 months ago

    Hi my name is Forest Whitley, you may have heard of me.

    For some unexplainable reason I seem to be overlooked and overshadowed. I am or thought I was the Astros top and best prospect. Yet there is no mention of me.

    Ps. If you choose to respond to thoughts on this and the conversation has anything to do with service time then don’t bother wasting either of our time.

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    • Briffle

      6 months ago

      That 7.99 era last season in four stops doesn’t really help his case.

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    • TrimReaper

      6 months ago

      The Astros would have another year of control on Whitley next time Verlander would be due a turn in the rotation.

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    • harden-westbrook-mvps

      6 months ago

      Anyone who has actually been following Whitley’s career knows that he has yet to show he’s ready to pitch in the majors. But armchair GM’s always know more than the actual ones, don’t they?

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  32. metsfan68

    6 months ago

    Id have forearm strains and carpal tunnel on both hands if i hade kate upton in my bed every night

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    • harden-westbrook-mvps

      6 months ago

      You have forearm strains and carpal tunnel in both hands thinking of Kate Upton in your bed every night?

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      • jleve618

        6 months ago

        I’m straining my forearm right now thinking about it.

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      • metsfan68

        6 months ago

        I said if I had , not thinking of

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  33. higgy5220

    6 months ago

    What a shame couldn’t happen to a better mor upstanding team.

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    • Cegmyster

      6 months ago

      Maybe the Astros can acquire Cory Kluber from the Rangers? hockeyjohn said he is now available via trade

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  34. jleve618

    6 months ago

    As a phillies fan, I really don’t care about the astros cheating. Every team would have done the same if they had gotten away with it. It’s just annoying hearing people talking about it still. Especially Dodgers fans, they lost 2 games at home, it’s their fault they lost the world series. The one team that has a valid complaint is the 2017 yankees, they lost all 4 alcs games in minute made, and killed them in 3 games in yankees stadium.

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  35. prov356

    6 months ago

    Hopefully it’s a minor issue and he can get back at it. Don’t want to see anyone’s career end like this, especially such a successful one.

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  36. Doug Jones

    6 months ago

    KARMA strikes the Asstro cheaters

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  37. tommytbom

    6 months ago

    He’s too rich to worry about anything. He comes back, fine. He doesn’t, fine ! He cheated, fine. He didn’t cheat, fine. Ho hum, a few million more in the bank, on a short season, ho him life goes on.

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  38. stansfield123

    6 months ago

    The ‘stros are gonna be fine. I saw a shipment labeled “emergency trashcans” headed into Houston just this morning.

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  39. tjettman

    6 months ago

    Houston’s hoping to rest that elbow and hope it will be enough. If he has to have TJ surgery, he’s gone until 2022 and he’ll be 39 by then. All that money on that extension they signed him to just drained away.

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  40. JRW 2

    6 months ago

    Astro’s have been dodging impactful injuries for quite some time but the realities have come home, welcome to MLB..

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