SF Giants’ Verlander inches closer to returning, Adames set for day off

SF Giants’ Verlander inches closer to returning, Adames set for day off

SAN FRANCISCO — Justin Verlander took another step in his return from a right pectoral soreness on Friday, throwing a live bullpen in the range of 35-40 pitches prior to the Giants’ night game against the Atlanta Braves. Bob Melvin said the Giants will see how Verlander feels Saturday and determine the next steps. Melvin said Verlander, who has a 4.33 ERA with 41 strikeouts over 10 starts, would “have to feel really good tomorrow” to start the n…