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Justin Verlander Extends Winless Streak to 13 Starts as Giants Weigh His Future

A winless return from a pectoral strain has the Giants evaluating Verlander’s mechanical overhaul with retirement speculation growing

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Detroit Tigers starter Justin Verlander pitches against the Minnesota Twins in the third inning of Game 2 of a double-header Saturday, July 23, 2005, in Detroit. Verlander (0-2) gave up five runs and eight hits in six innings, walking two and striking out three. He was Detroit’s first-round pick in the 2004 draft. The Twins beat the Tigers 5-2. (AP Photo/Duane Burleson)

Overview

  • Since returning from a pectoral strain in mid-June, Verlander is 0-5 over 13 starts with a 4.26 ERA
  • His fastball still sits in the mid-90s, and he believes recent mechanical tweaks could spark a turnaround
  • Under a one-year, $15 million contract at age 42, he faces mounting retirement speculation as his performance declines
  • Ken Rosenthal noted this is the longest winless streak by a Giants pitcher since 1901, intensifying scrutiny on his roster spot
  • Verlander will make his next start against the Athletics in West Sacramento this Friday, seeking his first win of the season