Verlander Return Nears as Mets Rotation Depth Continues to Suffer

Justin Verlander expects to return to the New York Mets after making one scheduled rehab start on Friday.
Verlander recently threw 43 pitches across three innings in a live-batting practice session at the team's facility in Port St. Lucie, Florida.
The Mets signed Verlander to a two-year, $86.67 million deal this offseason to replace Jacob deGrom.
Verlander is coming off an impressive 2022 campaign in which he helped the Houston Astros win a World Series title.
The Mets are in desperate need of some rotation help early in the season as Max Scherzer is serving a 10-game suspension and key rotation members Carlos Carrasco and José Quintana are on the injured list.