Astros' Justin Verlander will be activated from theIL and make his season debut on Friday

Justin Verlander could be traded back to the Mets this year or the Dodgers or the Cubs. But it's still likely the Astros will be just fine or fine enough to not open a summer bazaar. The Astros are unlikely to open a trade-deadline bazaar this summer.

Justin Verlander to be activated from IL and make season debut Friday. Verlander has not pitched for the Astros this season due to shoulder inflammation. He has been sidelined with shoulder injury this season. He is expected to make his season debut on Friday against Kansas City Royals in Kansas City.

Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday night at Washington. Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Wednesday. “Getting him back is huge because it brings a level of confidence to our team,” Espada said. Houston Astros ace Verlander will make his season debut Friday night.

Justin Verlander to make season debut for Astros on Friday night at Washington. Houston manager Joe Espada made the announcement Wednesday. Houston Astros ace Verlander will make his season debut Friday night against Washington. Verlander has been in the Astros' first two seasons with a 7-1 record.