Giants to place Justin Verlander on 15-day IL

The Giants are placing Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list due to a pectoral nerve issue, with manager Bob Melvin expressing confidence that it will only cost him two turns through the rotation. Verlander’s performance in San Francisco has been mediocre, averaging just over five innings per start with a 4.33 ERA and a strikeout rate of 18.2%. This injury follows a history of health issues for the 42-year-old pitcher, who signed with the Giants for $15M after a challenging final season with the Astros.

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