SF Giants’ Verlander ‘excited’ to return after missing month to injury

SAN FRANCISCO — Rafael Devers was the focal point on Tuesday afternoon, but right-hander Justin Verlander also spoke with reporters about his upcoming return after missing a month due to injury.

“It feels exciting,” said Verlander before Tuesday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians. “I’ve been pretty anxious wanting to pitch. I feel like things were starting to trend in the right direction, and hopefully I can pick up where I left off.”

Verlander, 42, hasn’t appeared for the Giants...