Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander is set to go through Tommy John surgery, he said in an Instagram post Saturday.
Verlander hasnt pitched considering that his season launching on July 24. He said in a video that he “felt something in my elbow” during a simulated video game today which after speaking with medical professionals, Tommy John surgical treatment was determined to be the finest choice.
” I genuinely believe whatever happens for a factor,” Verlander said in the video. “And although 2020 has actually drawn, ideally when this rehabilitation process is all stated and done, this will permit me to charge through the end of my career and be healthy as long as I desire and pitch as long as I want and achieve a few of the objectives that I desire in my career.”
Its only the second time in Verlanders career hes landed on the hurt list (2015 ).
Verlander, 37, won his second American League Cy Young Award in 2019 after leading the league with 21 wins versus just six losses. He also led the league in starts (34 ), innings pitched (223) and WHIP (0.803 ).
His 2020 season ends with a 1-0 record, a 3.00 ERA and seven strikeouts in the one start.
Verlander is under contract through the 2021 season at $33 million and then becomes a complimentary agent.
Astros ace Justin Verlander says he needs Tommy John surgery – ESPN
