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Padres now know when Lucas Giolito will make season debut
TL;DR
Lucas Giolito is set to make his season debut for the San Diego Padres this weekend against the Seattle Mariners after signing with the team on April 22.
Key points
- Lucas Giolito signed with the San Diego Padres on April 22
- He has made four minor league starts
- Giolito is expected to debut against the Seattle Mariners
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Right-hander Lucas Giolito's offseason extended into the regular season.
Finally, on April 22, the San Diego Padres signed the veteran starting pitcher. He has made four minor league starts as he prepares to enter San Diego's rotation.
On Wednesday, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reported that Giolito is expected to make his season debut this weekend against the Seattle Mariners.
Giolito's call-up means the Padres will have to make a tough roster decision.
"The likeliest scenario would see righty Matt WaldronĀ bumped from the roster. The 29-year-old knuckleballer opened the season on the injured list and has been hit hard since his return," Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors wrote. "In five appearances (three starts), heās pitched 21 1/3 innings and been tagged for 22 runs (9.28 ERA) on 32 hits and seven walks."
Q&A
When will Lucas Giolito make his season debut for the Padres?
Lucas Giolito is expected to make his season debut this weekend.
Which team are the Padres facing when Giolito debuts?
The San Diego Padres will face the Seattle Mariners when Lucas Giolito makes his debut.
What led to Lucas Giolito's late start to the season?
Lucas Giolito's offseason extended into the regular season, delaying his start.