Scratched from Thursday’s start due to groin tightness, Justin Verlander threw approximately 30 pitches off a back-field mound in a simulated game before the Astros’ game against Washington.
Verlander (groin) throws 2 IP in simulated game

Scratched from Thursday’s start due to groin tightness, Justin Verlander threw approximately 30 pitches off a back-field mound in a simulated game before the Astros’ game against Washington.