The San Francisco Giants are finally starting to see the version of their expensive star they were hoping to get.

Manager Bob Melvin said “there’s a chance” Verlander returns from the 15-day injured list during San Francisco’s upcoming nine-game home stand against the Cleveland Guardians, Boston Red Sox and Miami Marlins. Verlander threw a live bullpen during the Giants’ previous series against the Colorado Rockies in Denver.

San Francisco starter Landen Roupp struggled early in the Giants' blowout loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday night at Dodger Stadium.

The Giants haven’t provided an official timeline on Chapman’s return, but Chapman estimated he will be ready to return in three to four weeks. Casey Schmitt is replacing Chapman at third base for the time being.

Although Slayton will continue to have competition for pass targets from Nabers tight end Theo Johnson and receiver Wan’Dale Robinson, to name a few, we feel good about him seeing an uptick in his 2025 receiving numbers. The arrival of quarterback Russell Wilson is expected to rejuvenate the passing offense as a whole, particularly the deep ball.

About two hours before tight end Darren Waller tried to make a game-winning walk-off touchdown catch for the Giants, he decided to retire. Waller, who officially announced his retirement in June 2024, said he made up his mind about eight months earlier while playing against the Bills on Oct. 15, 2023.

It's too early to take risks for the New York Giants. While they want to see their star wide receiver in action as soon as possible, Malik Nabers' offseason setback has kept him out of the mix throughout the team's set of spring sessions.

On the defensive side of the ball, none are arguably more important than outside linebacker Kayvon Thibodeaux, who, if he performs at a