The San Francisco Giants officially announced Wednesday that they activated Verlander from the injured list after suffering a right pectoral strain. The team's starting catcher, Patrick Bailey, has also been reinstated following a brief stint on the injured list as well.

Justin Verlander left with the Giants’ trailing 4-0 in his first start in a month, and they ended up falling 4-2 to the Cleveland Guardians.

San Francisco Giants right-hander Justin Verlander has been activated from the 15-day injured list and will take the mound on Wednesday night in a start against the Cleveland Guardians.