Verlander throwing again

UNDATED (AP) _ Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander has resumed throwing as he recovers from a March groin surgery.

Verlander dealt with the problem early in spring training and made just two starts during the exhibition season, compiling a 3.86 ERA over 4 2/3 innings.Astros manager Dusty Baker says Verlander is “doing great” and is throwing as he continues his rehabilitation from the March 17 surgery.