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Verlander's Winless Streak Reaches 14 as Giants Weigh Future Role

The veteran ace has yet to secure a victory since late May despite sustained fastball speed following a pectoral injury.

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San Francisco Giants pitcher Justin Verlander throws to the Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Friday, July 4, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Sara Nevis)
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)
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Overview

  • Verlander extended his winless streak to 14 starts with an 11-2 loss to the Athletics at Sutter Health Park.
  • The 42-year-old has not recorded a victory for San Francisco this season and remains 0-14 through his first 14 turns in the rotation.
  • He needs 38 more wins to reach 300 career victories, a landmark that has become nearly unattainable under modern pitching practices.
  • After missing late May to mid-June with a strained pectoral muscle, Verlander has pursued mechanical tweaks to rekindle his mid-90s velocity.
  • The Giants must decide how long to lean on their future Hall of Famer as his prolonged slump tests the club’s veteran strategy.