Three-time Cy Young Award winner and Goochland native Justin Verlander is the new kid on the block after signing with the San Francisco Giants this past offseason.

MESA, Ariz. — At the end of last year’s postseason, Robbie Ray sent a text message to Tarik Skubal — one lefty to another.

The San Francisco Giants made sure to celebrate the 42nd birthday of one of their free-agent signings in a comical way.

New president of baseball operations Peter Bandix has stripped the roster to the foundation, trading three-time batting champion Luis Arráez last May; infielder Jazz Chisholm Jr., starting pitcher Trevor Rogers and relievers Tanner Scott and A.

A future Hall of Famer, Justin Verlander is prepared to play the veteran role and share his knowledge in San Francisco.

Justin Verlander struck out one and allowed a solo home run while pitching two innings in his spring training debut for the San Francisco Giants.