SUGAR LAND, Texas β Three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander is heading back to the mound for game action.
The Astrosβ ace, who has been sidelined since June 9 with neck discomfort, is scheduled to start his rehab assignment this weekend in Sugar Land with the Space Cowboys. Heβs expected to pitch at Constellation Field on Saturday against the El Paso Chihuahuas at 7:05 p.m.
So far this season, Verlander is 3-2 with an ERA of 3.95.
For Verlander, this will be his second start for the Space Cowboys this season. Back on April 7, he threw three innings in a rehab start against the Las Vegas Aviators. In that start, he issued one walk to go with his six strikeouts.
Verlander Is a nine-time MLB All Star and has been on both Astros World Series-winning teams.
If you want to go see JV pitch, you can get tickets here. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the first 2,000 fans get a Justin Verlander bobblehead.
