Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander sits in the dugout during the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians in Cleveland, Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. (AP Photo/Phil Long)

Houston Astros' Justin Verlander stands in the dugout at the start of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman sprints to first after hitting for a single against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning of Game 2 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game Wednesday, Oct. 2, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)

Houston Astros' Alex Bregman connects for an infield single to Detroit Tigers shortstop Trey Sweeney during the ninth inning of Game 1 of an AL Wild Card Series baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2024, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox)