Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, right, listens to manager A.J. Justin Brooks Verlander (born February 20, 1983) is an American professional baseball pitcher for the Houston Astros of Major League Baseball (MLB). The Houston Astros signed Justin Verlander to a two-year, $66 million contract extension in March. It covers the 2020 and 2021 seasons. September 15, 2020 06:12 P… Updated Nov 04, 2020; Posted Nov 04, 2020 . In a major blow to the Houston Astros' 2020 hopes, ace Justin Verlander has a forearm strain and will be shut down "for a couple of weeks," according to manager Dusty Baker. Latest on Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on ESPN There is a genuine sense of melancholy surrounding Verlander… Hinch during a press conference introducing Verlander … Now, Verlander is 37 years old and coming off of Tommy John Surgery, which ended his 2020 season after just one start. Share 0 Retweet 3 Send via email 0 More from Detroit Tigers Detroit Tigers: For … Verlander was shut down by the Astros on Sunday due to a … FILE- In this July 24, 2020, file photo, Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Houston. He’s under contract for 2021 as well, at a guaranteed $33MM salary. If Verlander is cleared to make his 2020 debut during the final week of the regular season, he likely wouldn't be asked to handle a normal starter's workload in the outing. The 2020 season of Houston Astros ace right-hander Justin Verlander is in jeopardy after just one start. Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander walks back to the dugout after the sixth inning of an MLB Opening Day at Minute Maid Park, Friday, July 24, 2020, in Houston. By Opening Day in 2022, Verlander will be 39 years old and had last pitched a regular season game on July 24, 2020. Both Verlander and the ’Stros are surely thinking about more than 2020 alone. He has also played for the Detroit Tigers of MLB.