Astros' Grae Kessinger to take live BP off Justin Verlander as both continue return from injury

Houston Astros infielder Grae Kessinger (16) during workouts for Astros pitchers and catchers at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fl. Grae Kessinger will stand in the batter’s box against Justin Verlander in a live batting practice Tuesday at Minute Maid Park as both Astros try to return from injury. Verlander threw 20 pitches in his first live bp last week in West Palm Beach, Fla., and is expected to throw two innings of about 35 pitches Tuesday. If he feels...