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.

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. Verlander, 42,

Justin Verlander, who has missed a month due to right pectoral soreness, has been activated and is returning to the Giants' rotation on Wednesday.