With Justin Verlander reportedly hoping to continue pitching in 2026, it would make a lot of sense for the SF Giants to bring back the veteran starter for another year in San Francisco. Verlander started slow in 2025 but bounced back and had a strong stretch of outings in August and September, becoming arguably the team's most consistent starter down the stretch.
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It would make a lot of sense to bring him back. The Giants need more pitching in the middle of the rotation.