Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander will miss the rest of the season with an elbow injury, according to the Houston Chronicle.
Last year’s Cy Young winner won the team’s opener Friday against the Mariners, going six innings and allowing two runs on three hits with seven strikeouts and only one walk.
According to the Chronicle, Verlander did not hint at being injured in postgame interviews.
The 37-year-old Verlander was dominant in winning his second Cy Young last season. He led the league with 21 wins, against only six losses. He also made the most starts (34), pitched the most innings (223) and had the lowest WHIP (an astounding 0.803).
