Future Hall of Famer Justin Verlander made his final start of the season in an SF Giants uniform. Could he return in 2026? Manager Bob Melvin told Maria Guardado of MLB.Com that he would like to see Verlander return to the Giants next season.
SF Giants manager Bob Melvin welcomes the return of veteran pitcher in 2026
Melvin expressed that Verlander should get a nice offer in free agency, and could even see a multi-year deal. That might be a stretch for the 42-year-old pitcher, but he has earned another contract with how he finished the year.