Verlander vs. Boyd headlines a pivotal SF-Cubs series as SF welcomes back Keaton Winn and places Randy Rodríguez on the 15-day IL. Verlander carries a rough 1-10 mark but has shown flashes; Boyd has thrived (12-6, 2.61) yet has cooled recently. The Giants lean on a potent, left-handed-friendly lineup featuring Heliot Ramos, Rafael Devers, Willy Adames, Casey Schmitt, Wilmer Flores, Matt Chapman, Luis Matos, Patrick Bailey, and Drew Gilbert, while Chicago counters with Busch, Tucker, Suzuki, Crow-Armstrong, Carson Kelly, Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Dansby Swanson, and Matt Shaw.

Fantasy players should monitor Verlander’s command, Winn’s return impact on SF’s bullpen, and Boyd’s strikeout upside against SF’s lefty-heavy order. Oracle Park’s pitcher’s park dynamics could suppress power but create RBI chances, making Giants bats appealing in DFS and season-long formats, while Cubs players offer balanced upside against SF’s veteran arms.