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,

T he San Francisco Giants got a breath of fresh air before their 11-5 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. Manager Bob Melvin announced that Justin Verlander, who wa