Summary
The Boston Red Sox have improved their pitching staff by acquiring Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo. As a result, they are unlikely to re-sign free agent pitcher Lucas Giolito. MLB.com's Andrew Simon suggests that Giolito could be a good addition to the Tampa Bay Rays, a division rival of the Red Sox.
Key Facts
- The Red Sox traded for pitchers Sonny Gray and Johan Oviedo to strengthen their team.
- Lucas Giolito is a free agent and is not expected to re-sign with the Red Sox.
- Giolito had elbow surgery in 2024 but returned to pitch this past season.
- Giolito had a 3.41 ERA, which measures earned runs per nine innings, last season.
- MLB.com suggests Tampa Bay Rays could be a good fit for Giolito.
- The Rays need more pitchers after trading away Shane Baz and because Shane McClanahan has had recent injuries.
- Giolito could become a valuable trade asset if he joins the Rays and performs well.
