Astros' Justin Verlander: Set to throw Tuesday

Verlander (neck) will throw from the main mound at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, MLB.com reports.

Manager Joe Espada said that Verlander will face hitters to simulate game action, but the hitters have been instructed not to swing. It is not clear how many pitches Verlander will throw, though he threw over 50 in his last bullpen session Saturday.