Justin Verlander Health, Injury Updates & History

Verlander landed on the injured list Thursday after being diagnosed with a right pectoral strain, bu...

The Giants placed Verlander on the 15-day injured list Thursday due to a right pectoral strain, the veteran hurler began experiencing pectoral soreness prior to his last start over the weekend against the Athletics and was unable to make enough progress in between outings to avoid the IL

Verlander revealed after Sunday's start against the Athletics that he was dealing with a physical issue that affected his velocity and mechanics, Verlander intimated that he was experiencing the issue before the start began and the Giants were aware he was compromised but were comfortable with him taking the ball

Will return from the IL due to recent neck stiffness and starting for the Astros on Aug 21. Likely to be on a pitch count for the first few starts.

Experiencing neck soreness which caused him to miss a June 15 start and now confirmed he will not return until after the All-Star break. Likely to need at least one rehab assignment start before returning to the Astros rotation.

Recently missed his scheduled start for June 15 due to neck discomfort and is now added to the 15-day IL.

Recently missed his scheduled start for June 15 due to neck discomfort. After being rested, he is now expected to rejoin the Astros rotation this week against the White Sox in Houston.

Made his season debut on April 19 throwing 50 of 78 pitches for strikes over 6 innings. We expect his shoulder to be closely monitored however should be ok moving forward.

Made his second rehab start on Saturday with 77 pitches, following his previous start on April 7 with 65 pitches. Verlander began the season on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder and is likely to return to the Astros later this month.

Made his first rehab start on Sunday with 65 pitches after beginning the season on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right shoulder. Likely to return to the Astros later in April.