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Verlander’s statistics from the previous season raise concerns for the Giants and its fanbase. His 2024 season was notably subpar, reflected in a career-worst ERA of 5.5, and his exclusion from the Astros' postseason roster underscores questions about his health and effectiveness at this stage of his career. Although his previous accolades cannot be overlooked—having achieved significant milestones with both the Detroit Tigers and the Astros—there is a pressing question regarding whether the Verlander of yesteryear can still make an impactful contribution.