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)
Most people wrote off Justin Verlander’s chances of returning in 2021, but he is hopeful of returning in September or October.
Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander underwent season-ending Tommy John surgery on Sept. 30, but he is hopeful to pitch during the 2021 season, general manager James Click revealed on MLB Network.