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SF Giants should strongly consider role change for Justin Verlander

SF Giants starting pitcher Justin Verlander recently got his first win as a Giant, but given the team's struggles they should strongly consider moving him to the bullpen to give their younger arms more opportunities the rest of this season.

San Francisco decided to sell at the trade deadline after a putrid start to the second half. While they could potentially make the playoffs with a miraculous finish to the season, their actions at the deadline show they already have one eye on 2026.

SF Giants should move Justin Verlander to the bullpen

The team should already consider moving on from fan favorites to make way for prospects, but they also have to figure out what to do with a veteran like Verlander.