Lucas Giolito Signs One-Year Deal with San Diego Padres
Red Sox finally lose free agent on $3 million contract
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Lucas Giolito, former pitcher for the Boston Red Sox, has signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres worth a pro-rated $3 million. The 31-year-old right-hander, who had a successful season with the Red Sox, aims to bolster the Padres' rotation after an injury to Nick Pivetta.
- 01Lucas Giolito has signed a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres.
- 02The contract is worth a pro-rated $3 million, with potential incentives to increase it to $8 million.
- 03Giolito had a solid season with the Red Sox, recording a 10-4 record and a 3.41 ERA.
- 04The Padres are looking to strengthen their rotation after losing pitcher Nick Pivetta to injury.
- 05Giolito has a mutual option for 2027 in his new contract.
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Lucas Giolito's free agency has concluded with his signing of a one-year contract with the San Diego Padres, announced on April 22. The deal is valued at a pro-rated $3 million, with incentives allowing Giolito to potentially earn up to $8 million. Last season, Giolito excelled with the Boston Red Sox, achieving a record of 10-4 and a 3.41 ERA over 26 starts. His addition comes as the Padres, currently at 16-7, seek to fill the gap left by the injured Nick Pivetta. Giolito, who has a history of durability, made 167 starts from 2018 to 2023 and is expected to provide reliable innings for the Padres. He also has a mutual option for 2027 in his contract, indicating a potential long-term commitment if performance aligns.
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Giolito's signing is expected to strengthen the Padres' pitching rotation, which is crucial for their playoff aspirations.
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