Giants activate RHP Justin Verlander off IL to start vs. Guardians

Field Level Media|published: Wed 18th June, 19:57 2025

May 18, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander (35) throws a pitch during the fourth inning against the Oakland Athletics at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Bob Kupbens-Imagn Images

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will take the mound on Wednesday night in a start against the Cleveland Guardians.

Verlander, 42, has been on the 15-day injured list due to right pectoral soreness. He had velocity and command issues during a start against the Oakland Athletics on May 18 and experienced further problems during a throwing session three days later before being placed on the IL.

Verlander is winless in 10 starts this season, his first with the Giants. He is 0-3 with a 4.33 ERA, 41 strikeouts and 21 walks in 52 innings.

The three-time American League Cy Young Award winner and 2011 AL MVP is in his 20th big league season. A nine-time All-Star, Verlander is 262-150 with a 3.31 ERA in 536 career starts.

The Giants also activated catcher Patrick Bailey (neck) off the 10-day IL. Bailey is batting just .185 with one homer and 16 RBIs in 56 games.

Bailey, 26, was the National League Gold Glove winner at catcher last season -- his third in the majors.

To make room on the roster, San Francisco optioned catcher Logan Porter and right-hander Tristan Beck to Triple-A Sacramento. Porter, 29, was 1-for-7 in four games with the Giants and Beck, who turns 29 on Tuesday, was 1-0 with a 4.50 ERA in six relief appearances.

--Field Level Media

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