Summary
The Atlanta Braves are considering signing former Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito to help with their pitching needs. The Braves, who missed the playoffs in 2025, are dealing with injuries to some pitchers. Giolito performed well last year and might be a fit for their team.
Key Facts
- The Atlanta Braves finished the 2025 season with a 76-86 record and missed the playoffs.
- Braves pitchers Hurston Waldrep and Spencer Schwellenbach currently have elbow injuries.
- Lucas Giolito, a former Red Sox pitcher, is available as a free agent.
- Giolito had a 10-4 win-loss record and a 3.41 ERA in 2025.
- He missed the 2024 season due to elbow surgery but was mostly healthy in 2025.
- Giolito pitched 145 innings and had 121 strikeouts last year.
- The Braves might consider signing him for a one-year contract.
- Opening day for the new season is less than three weeks away.
