Did Verlander Play in 2020?

Verlander fired six spectacular innings. After the sixth, he complained of soreness, prompting the Astros to remove him from the game. On July 26, the Chronicle reported that Verlander would not return to pitch during the 2020 season with an elbow injury.

Is Verlander out for the 2020 season?

A 16-year MLB veteran, Verlander is recovering from Tommy John surgery. He had elbow surgery in October 2020 and isn't expected to pitch in the majors again until 2022. "I need to get my elbow healthy first," Verlander said, "and then I don't even know what the next steps are. I'm a free agent, and I have no plan.

Is Verlander playing this year?

One injured player who won't rejoin the Astros this season: Justin Verlander. Verlander had Tommy John surgery last October, and although his rehab work is reportedly going well, Astros GM James Click confirmed Wednesday that Verlander will not pitch this year.