Verlander will throw a bullpen tomorrow and is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday if the bullpen goes as planned.
Rotation health has been a key focus for the Astros with several pitchers, including Luis Garcia Jr. and Lance McCullers Jr., working towards recovery.
Verlander wasn't quite able to replicate his 2022 Cy Young-winning form in 2023, but still had a strong season.
Astros may face a tricky decision on which starter to bump out of the rotation once Verlander returns, as all five current starters have options.
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