What happened to Justin Verlander?
What happened to Justin Verlander?
Verlander, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, pitched just once in 2020 before undergoing Tommy John surgery and missing the 2021 season. He recently held a showcase in Florida where several teams watched him throw, but he will return to the team he joined in 2017.
Why is Verlander not playing?
Verlander has not appeared in a major league game since July 24, 2020. He will turn 39 on Feb. 20. He underwent reconstructive elbow surgery last September.
What team is Justin Verlander on 2021?
Astros
Report: Justin Verlander to Sign With Astros on One-Year Deal Worth $25 Million. Pitcher Justin Verlander is returning to the Astros, according to MLB Network’s Ben Verlander, his brother.
Will Verlander be back?
Verlander, 38, missed virtually all of 2020 and 2021 due to Tommy John surgery. He had been an anchor in the Astros rotation prior to the injury since he was acquired by the Astros from the Detroit Tigers in August, 2017, and he will apparently be back in Houston as part of their rotation for at least 2022.
Is Charlie Morton injury?
Morton underwent X-rays after leaving Game 1 of the World Series against the Astros on Tuesday and was diagnosed with a fractured right fibula. The 37-year-old will obviously be sidelined for the remainder of the World Series but is expected to be ready for spring training in 2022.
Where is the UCL in the elbow?
The ulnar collateral ligament complex is located on the inside of the elbow (pinky or medial side). It is attached on one side to the humerus (the bone of the upper arm) and on the other side to the ulna (a bone in the forearm).
What actor always had a toothpick in his mouth?
— Dusty Baker has told the story before, about the toothpick that is always in his mouth. The ever-present toothpick would probably be his trademark if you had to pick just one thing that makes Baker one of the most unique characters in baseball.
What happened to Atlanta Braves pitcher Charlie Morton?
Morton, Atlanta’s veteran right-handed starter, sustained a fractured right fibula at some point after he was struck on the leg by a sharply hit ball off the bat of Yuli Gurriel in the second inning of Atlanta’s 6-2 victory over the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the World Series Tuesday at Minute Maid Park.
