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The New York Mets are hopeful that good things come to those who wait as starting pitcher Justin Verlander makes his season debut on the road against the Detroit Tigers on Thursday.
While with the Houston Astros last season, Verlander led qualifying American League starters in wins with 18 and ERA at 1.75 with 9.5 strikeouts to 1.5 walks per nine innings.
In his lone minor league rehab start, Verlander pitched 4 2/3 innings scoreless with six strikeouts and just one walk, similar to his 2022 MLB numbers.