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Justin Verlander and Luis Garcia are both set to throw bullpen sessions [today] in Houston, Joe Espada said. Verlander is tentative for 20-25 pitches again. Garcia will be off a mound for the first time since his last rehab start July 4.
Will they be ready for Spring Training?
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Magic 8 Ball says: “ask again later”
Yes, but you didn’t specify which Spring Training.
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Caratini set to rejoin the Astros Monday in Oakland.
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Tucker has already missed forty games with a bruised shin. There has been no announced schedule for a rehab assignment and he has yet to take BP on the field or run bases. At this rate of recovery, a September return is not out of the question.
That was one helluva bruise.
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At this rate, a 2026 return is not out of the question.
Let’s hope that return is with Houston.
It almost certainly was a hairline fracture.
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I’m starting to think there’s a bone showing.
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I remember reading a post weeks ago in another forum of a guy who had a situation similar to Tucker. He said he was diagnosed with a bone bruise but the bruise was so deep and pronounced that the doctor said it would be a quicker(and more consistent) recovery if it had been a break or fracture. The doctor said “you could be fine in a few weeks but more likely, months.” The guy said it was 6 months before he didn’t feel pain.
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There’s not much difference between the two
Isn’t this the exact injury that did for Yelich?
Verlander is facing live hitters today instead of just doing a bullpen. Feels like good news
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Great news!
Tucker transferred to the 60-day, doesn’t really change anything other than opening up a 40-man spot for Leon.
And he can’t return until next week lol
Like that was an option
I’m going to need proof of life. I need Tucker holding today’s newspaper.
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