WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Houston ace Justin Verlander is slated to make his 2020 spring training debut on Thursday, when former teammate Max Scherzer is scheduled to be on the mound for World Series champion Washington.
The pair were teammates on the Detroit Tigers from 2010-14 and have combined for five Cy Young Awards.
“It wasn’t done intentionally. That is a pretty good match-up, though,” new Astros manager Dusty Baker said. “I’m sure you guys will hype it up.”
Verlander won his second Cy Young last season, going 21-6 with a 2.52 ERA. His 225 wins are the most among active players.