When the Red Sox signed Lucas Giolito in January 2024, it’d be hard to imagine the rollercoaster his two seasons in Boston would become.
Boston aimed to deepen its shallow starting rotation ahead of last season, and Giolito was the main pitcher they sought to fill out one of their weak spots. However, a significant arm injury in training camp wiped away Giolito’s 2024 season completely, and the Red Sox’s rotation struggled without him — especially after the 2024 All-Star break.
In 2025, Giolito picked up his player option, looking to prove the Red Sox brass right for inking him to a two-year deal.