The Houston Astros left three-time Cy Young Award winner Justin Verlander off the roster for their AL Wild Card Series against Detroit but did include injured slugger Yordan Alvarez.

Another former Monarchs star, Vinnie Pasquantino, made the Kansas City Royals’ roster for the AL Wild Card Series at Baltimore. Also, the Orioles added right-handed reliever Colin Selby of

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander was left off of the team’s wild-card roster when it was announced on Tuesday, hours before Game 1 of the teams’ three-game series.

The Houston Astros have released their 26-man roster ahead of the wild card Series, and Justin Verlander's name is not on it. Verlander has been on the injured list twice this season, and so far, his performances haven't measured up to that of a three-time Cy Young Award-winner,

Justin Verlander is not on the Houston Astros’ roster for their first-round playoff series against the Tigers, an acknowledgment of the right-hander’s struggles this season and the team’s other rotation options.

Three-time Cy Young winner Justin Verlander has been left off the Astros' wild-card round roster while Yordan Álvarez and Chas McCormick both made the roster after battling injuries.

Yordan Alvarez is on the Astros' roster for their wild-card series against the Tigers and batting second in Tuesday's Game 1. Justin Verlander, who pitched Saturday is not on the roster, however.