With the postseason less than two weeks away, the Astros just received some tough news.
Reigning American League Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander announced on Saturday that he will have Tommy John surgery after his arm injury worsened in his recent 75-pitch simulated game.
"I was hopeful that I would be able to return to competition in 2020, however, during my simulated game unfortunately the injury worsened," Verlander wrote on Instagram. "Obviously I'm extremely disappointed, but I will not let this slow down my aspirations for my career. I will approach this rehab the only way I know, attack and don't look back.