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With several pitching injuries, are Padres an ‘inevitable marriage’ with ex-Red Sox starter?
TL;DR
The San Diego Padres have signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027 amid multiple pitching injuries. Giolito's potential move to the Padres was anticipated due to their current pitching staff struggles.
Key points
- Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal
- Giolito has a mutual option for 2027
- Padres have eight pitchers on the injured list
- Nick Pivetta is dealing with right elbow inflammation
- Giolito's signing was anticipated due to pitching injuries
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UPDATE: The Padres signed Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a mutual option for 2027, the team announced.
O****RIGINAL STORY: Lucas Giolito remains a free agent a month into the 2026 MLB season. But it’s possible he lands somewhere sooner rather than later.
MassLive’s Chris Cotillo noted he’s spoken to people in the industry who believe Giolito and the San Diego Padres are “in an inevitable marriage that could take shape soon.” The sides are in active talks, sources told Cotillo.
Injuries to San Diego’s pitching staff have linked Giolito to the Padres recently. They have eight pitchers on the injured list including former Red Sox starter Nick Pivetta, who’s dealing with right elbow inflammation.
Yu Darvish underwent a UCL internal brace surgery in October and isn’t expected back until 2027, while Joe Musgrove hasn’t pitched since 2024 after undergoing Tommy John surgery.
Giolito spent the last two seasons with the Red Sox, but did not pitch in 2024 due to an elbow injury that .
Q&A
What injuries are affecting the Padres' pitching staff?
The Padres currently have eight pitchers on the injured list, including Nick Pivetta, who is dealing with right elbow inflammation.
What is the significance of Lucas Giolito signing with the Padres?
Giolito's signing is crucial for the Padres as they seek to bolster their pitching rotation during a challenging injury crisis.
How long is Lucas Giolito's contract with the Padres?
Lucas Giolito's contract with the Padres is for one year, with a mutual option for 2027.
