Justin Verlander

Justin Verlander (shoulder) will be activated from the IL and take the mound for Friday's game against the Nationals.

Fantasy Impact

It was expected that Verlander would make his season debut during this weekend's series in Washington D.C. Now, it has been confirmed that will happen Friday. Verlander, who has been dealing with shoulder inflammation, threw 77 pitches over four innings in a rehab outing this past Saturday. This news is obviously very welcome by the struggling Astros and their beat-up pitching staff.

Justin Verlander is expected to make his season debut on Friday or Saturday in Washington.

Fantasy Impact

Verlander was able to complete a bullpen session on Tuesday. He opened the season on the injured list with a shoulder injury. The Astros rotation remains very banged up, so getting Verlander will be big for Houston.

Justin Verlander (shoulder) will toss a bullpen session Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

If the session goes well without any setbacks, Verlander would return to the rotation for the weekend series against Washington. Fantasy managers should expect the team to provide an update on Tuesday.

Justin Verlander (shoulder) could return from the IL and make his season debut Friday.

Fantasy Impact

The team is expected to check with Verlander to determine if he is responding well after his rehab start Saturday. Verlander has struggled in his two rehab starts, but the Astros need help in their rotation as they continue to deal with multiple injuries.

Justin Verlander is expected to make a rehab start this weekend.

Fantasy Impact

It does not appear that the Astros will rush Verlander back. He could be ready to return soon if all goes well with his rehab start this weekend.