Red Sox Lose 31-Year-Old Free Agent to NL West Power
Summary
Lucas Giolito, a right-handed pitcher, has signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres with a mutual option for 2027. He previously pitched for the Boston Red Sox and will fill a gap left by the injured Padres pitcher Nick Pivetta.Key Facts
- Lucas Giolito agreed to a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres, with a mutual option for 2027.
- Giolito went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts for the Boston Red Sox last season.
- He has a nine-season MLB record of 71 wins and 66 losses with a 4.30 ERA in 206 games.
- The Padres are currently 16-7 and aiming to return to the playoffs for the fifth time in seven years.
- Nick Pivetta, a starting pitcher for the Padres, is out with a right elbow injury.
- Giolito's contract fills the rotation spot left empty by Pivetta’s injury.
- The Chicago Cubs also showed interest in signing Giolito.
- Mutual contract options require both player and team to agree to the terms for the extension to be activated.
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