Giants right-hander Justin Verlander was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, the team announced on Thursday.

After the Giants put Justin Verlander on the IL, the star pitcher speaks on the pectoral injury and the message from the team.

After going nearly two months with a set, stable rotation, the San Francisco Giants will make their second change to it this week. On Wednesday, after their 8-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals, manager Bob Melvin announced that veteran right-handed pitcher Justin Verlander is headed for the 15-Day Injured List.