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Potential Lucas Giolito, Red Sox Reunion Hinges On Injury Update: Report

Potential Lucas Giolito, Red Sox Reunion Hinges On Injury Update: Report

Summary

The Boston Red Sox are considering whether to offer pitcher Lucas Giolito a new contract after he missed part of the season due to an elbow injury. Giolito's recent health update indicates he has recovered and is back on a regular training schedule. The Red Sox need to decide by November 18 if they will extend a contract offer to him.

Key Facts

  • Lucas Giolito, a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, missed the entire 2024 season due to an elbow injury.
  • This year, Giolito returned to play and recorded a 10-4 win-loss record with a 3.41 ERA (Earned Run Average).
  • Giolito suffered another elbow injury late in the season and was not on the Red Sox playoff roster.
  • There is talk of the Red Sox giving Giolito a contract extension called a “qualifying offer.”
  • A qualifying offer could result in a pay increase for Giolito.
  • Medical updates say Giolito is now 100% healthy and training regularly.
  • The Red Sox must decide by November 18 if they want to offer Giolito another contract.
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