:format(webp)/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/71294789/1417779090.0.jpg "Justin Verlander injury: Astros SP exits Sunday vs. Orioles after three innings")
The Houston Astros pulled ace pitcher Justin Verlander from Sunday's start against the Baltimore Orioles after just 60 pitches for an undisclosed reason. Seth Martinez is taking over Verlander.
Justin Verlander, the leading candidate for the AL Cy Young, is out of today's game after only three innings. Seth Martinez is taking over for him in the fourth against Baltimore.
There is no immediate word about why Verlander has been pulled after 60 pitches.
– Brian McTaggart (@brianmctaggart) August 28, 2022