Overview

• Verlander has been sidelined since June 9 due to neck soreness and shoulder inflammation.
• He returns to start against Boston in the final game of a three-game series.
• The Astros plan to use a six-man rotation to manage workloads, especially for younger pitchers.
• Verlander, 41, has a career record of 260-143 with a 3.25 ERA over 19 seasons.
• Houston has won 11 of their past 13 games, strengthening their position in the AL West.