Verlander (neck) will make a rehab start with Triple-A Sugar Land on Saturday, Chandler Rome of The Athletic reports.

EDGE Analysis

After getting through Wednesday's bullpen session without any issues, Verlander has now been given the go-ahead to pitch in a game setting. He threw 37 pitches over two innings during a simulated game Sunday, though he has been able to surpass the 50-pitch mark during bullpen sessions. It's unclear how long the Astros plan on keeping the 41-year-old righty in the minors, but he figures to be in line for at least one more rehab outing after Saturday.