According to cbssports.com, the Houston Astros have placed star pitcher Justin Verlander on the 15-Day injured list with a right calf injury.
The issue forced Verlander to leave Sunday’s start against the Baltimore Orioles after just 3.2 innings.
The 39-year-old underwent an MRI Monday which revealed “fascial disruption, but no muscle fiber disruption.”
There is currently no timetable for Verlander’s return.
After missing all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, the two-time AL Cy Young winner has been one of baseball’s best stories, leading the Majors in wins (16), ERA (1.