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Giants Place Justin Verlander on IL with Pectoral Nerve Irritation

The 42-year-old pitcher is expected to miss two starts after experiencing reduced velocity and command issues in his last outing.

May 6, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander (35) delivers against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Marton-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Justin Verlander has been placed on the 15-day injured list retroactive to May 19, 2025, due to nerve irritation in his right pectoral muscle.
  • The decision followed a bullpen session where Verlander realized he could not make his next scheduled start against the Nationals on Saturday.
  • Giants manager Bob Melvin stated the team expects Verlander to miss two starts and anticipates his return to the rotation afterward.
  • In his most recent outing against the Athletics, Verlander struggled with velocity and command, issuing a season-high five walks over four innings.
  • The veteran pitcher, in his first season with San Francisco, holds an 0-3 record with a 4.33 ERA across 10 starts.