Morning Briefing: Justin Verlander Making First Rehab Start
Good morning, Mets fans!
On Wednesday, it was reported that Justin Verlander will be making his first rehab start of the season as he works his way back to the big league roster. Just like in 2023, Verlander started the season on the shelf. This time, it was due to shoulder inflammation that he was feeling early on in spring training.
However, Verlander’s return seems to be right around the corner, as Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reported that he will be making his first rehab start for the triple-A Sugar Land Space Cowboys on Sunday. The plan is for the 41-year-old ace to throw 70-75 pitches in Sunday’s start and then to make one more rehab start prior to his return to the major league club.
It is important to note that the Mets would be liable for $17.5 million of Verlander’s 2025 contract if he were to reach 140 innings pitched this season, kicking in a vesting option for the 2025 season.
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On This Date in Mets History
1988: On opening day, Darryl Strawberry, Kevin Elster, Lenny Dykstra, and Kevin McReynolds combine for six home runs in a win against the Montreal Expos. Strawberry put a blast into his second dinger of the day, hitting the top of Olympic Stadium and going an estimated 525 feet.
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