Former Angels Reliever Lucas Giolito Signs with Padres

Giolito did not stay with the Angels very long. He made six starts where he posted a 6.89 ERA and 34 strikeouts across 32.2 innings before Los Angeles placed him on waivers in late August 2023.

Aug 28, 2023; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (24) throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-USA TODAY Sports

The Guardians claimed Giolito off waivers on Aug. 31. Giolito finished his 2023 season with Cleveland, accruing a 7.04 ERA and 39 strikeouts in six starts.

Giolito signed with the Boston Red Sox in free agency in 2024. He missed the entire 2024 season recovering from surgery on his right elbow ulnar collateral ligament. Then, Giolito suffered a hamstring strain in March 2025, which delayed his return to the mound but he eventually made his Red Sox debut on April 30.

Once he returned from back-to-back injuries, Giolito posted a 3.41 ERA and 121 strikeouts in 26 starts. The last time he posted a 3.41 ERA was when he was a 2019 American League All-Star. But his strikeout count was the lowest he has recorded in seasons where he has made at least 13 starts.

His free agency lasted longer than expected but now Giolito will build back up in Single-A before joining the Padres in the next few weeks.

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