Manager Bob Melvin said “there’s a chance” Verlander returns from the 15-day injured list during San Francisco’s upcoming nine-game home stand against the Cleveland Guardians, Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins. Verlander threw a live bullpen during the Giants’ previous series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.

The Giants received promising news before their blowout 11-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium. San Francisco manager Bob Melvin told reporters that Justin Verlander,

Justin Verlander is getting close. The San Francisco Giants' 42-year old right-hander has been on the shelf since May 19 with pectoral muscle soreness. On Wednesday, he threw a 65-pitch simulated game.