WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Justin Verlander elected not to throw his scheduled bullpen session and No. 2 starter Zack Greinke isn't even in camp yet, adding to an unusual start to Houston's spring training.
Verlander's name appeared on Houston's daily schedule as a thrower, but a team spokesman said Verlander threw a 60-pitch bullpen on Tuesday before camp opened and requested "a little extra time before he threw again."
Greinke isn't expected to arrive in camp until Feb. 22 -- opening day of the Astros' Grapefruit League schedule. His absence is not a surprise to the club.