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Padres announce signing of All-Star pitcher who had a 3.41 ERA with Red Sox in 2025
TL;DR
The San Diego Padres have signed All-Star pitcher Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with an option for 2027. Giolito had a 3.41 ERA while playing for the Boston Red Sox in 2025.
Key points
- San Diego Padres signed Lucas Giolito
- One-year deal with an option for 2027
- Giolito had a 3.41 ERA with the Red Sox in 2025
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The San Diego Padres are tied atop the NL West with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but the Padres could still use more upgrades to the roster.
Specifically, the Padres could use another starting pitcher, as Nick Pivetta's injury is a concern, while Walker Buehler hasn't been good enough to stop A.J. Preller from adding help.
And on Wednesday afternoon, the Padres announced that they have signed an All-Star free agent pitcher to a one-year deal with an option for 2027. That pitcher is Lucas Giolito, who had a strong year with the Boston Red Sox in 0225.
Padres sign Lucas Giolito to one-year deal
"Welcome to San Diego, Lucas! We have signed right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito to a one-year contract with a mutual option for the 2027 season," the Padres announced.
This signing for the Padres is a welcome one, as the starting rotation is getting a nice boost with the addition of a veteran right-hander like Giolito.
Last year for the Red Sox, he made 26 starts and posted a 3.41 ERA with a 10-4 record and 2.1 bWAR. He missed all of 2024 and had a 4.88 ERA in 2023 and a 4.90 ERA in 2022.
Q&A
What are the details of Lucas Giolito's contract with the Padres?
Lucas Giolito signed a one-year deal with the San Diego Padres that includes an option for the 2027 season.
How did Lucas Giolito perform with the Red Sox in 2025?
In 2025, Lucas Giolito had a strong performance with a 3.41 ERA while playing for the Boston Red Sox.
Why did the Padres sign Lucas Giolito?
The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to bolster their starting rotation, especially due to concerns over Nick Pivetta's injury and Walker Buehler's performance.
