PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - MARCH 08: Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros in action against the New York Mets during a spring training baseball game at Clover Park on March 8, 2020 in Port St. Lucie, Florida. The Mets defeated the Astros 3-1. (Photo by Rich Schultz/Getty Images)
The Houston Astros are lining up their starting rotation for the beginning of the season.
With Opening Day just over a week away, the Houston Astros are lining up their starting rotation. As expected, Justin Verlander will take the ball in the first game of the season, making the 12th Opening Day start of his career, but there is a slight twist after that.