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Padres Listed 'Ideal Fit' For All-Star Pitcher After Red Sox Stint

Padres Listed 'Ideal Fit' For All-Star Pitcher After Red Sox Stint

Summary

The San Diego Padres are considering adding All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito to improve their starting rotation. After losing key pitchers Dylan Cease and Yu Darvish, the team needs more depth to stay competitive in the league.

Key Facts

  • The Padres lost pitcher Dylan Cease to the Blue Jays and Yu Darvish to injury.
  • The team signed Walker Buehler to a minor-league deal to compete for a rotation spot.
  • Lucas Giolito had a 3.41 ERA with 121 strikeouts in 26 starts last season.
  • Giolito is a top remaining free agent pitcher but has an injury history.
  • San Diego's rotation ranked 16th in ERA and tied for 14th in WHIP last year.
  • The Padres aim to strengthen their pitching staff for the upcoming season.
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