Veteran pitcher Justin Verlander is nearing his season debut for the Houston Astros as he continues to recover from inflammation in his right shoulder.
Per ESPN, Astros manager Joe Espada announced on Monday that Verlander will throw a side session on Tuesday and if all goes well, he will make his first start of 2024 during this weekend's three-game series against the Washington Nationals.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.