The San Francisco Giants are taking a bit of a risk to fill the spot in the rotation following Justin Verlander's injury.

The San Francisco Giants have placed winless right-hander Justin Verlander on the 15-day injured list with a strained right pectoral muscle.

Detroit — Justin Verlander is contending with an opponent he cannot strike out: Time.

With starting pitcher Justin Verlander landing on the injured list, will Giants manager Bob Melvin look to his bullpen or Triple-A?

San Francisco Giants starter Justin Verlander offered an update on his recovery from his right pectoral injury after throwing a bullpen session on Tuesday.

San Francisco Giants (31-23, third in the NL West) vs. Detroit Tigers (35-20, first in the AL Central)Detroit; Tuesday, 6:40 p.m. EDTPITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Logan Webb (5-4, 2.67 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 74 strikeouts);