Millionaire athletes probably aren’t owed a chance to play in the postseason, but the exceptions might be Hall of Fame-bound Justin Verlander and player favorite Wilmer Flores, who won’t have a shot if they remain on the 2025 San Francisco Giants.

MLB Announces Giants' Justin Verlander News on Sunday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The San Francisco Giants were blanked 8-0 by the Washington Nationals on Sunday as their offense sputtered and the pitching staff surrendered 17 hits at Oracle Park. Washington’s lineup produced early runs and never looked back.

Justin Verlander tossed the 3,500th strikeout of his career in the San Francisco Giants' showdown with the Washington Nationals on Sunday, becoming the 10th pitcher in MLB history to hit the mark.