Boston Red Sox Sign Pitcher Lucas Giolito to Two-Year Contract

Despite a challenging 2023 season, the Red Sox are banking on Giolito's past performance and durability to bolster their rotation.

Lucas Giolito, a right-handed pitcher, has signed a two-year contract with the Boston Red Sox for $38.5 million, with an opt-out after the first season.
Giolito, 29, had a difficult 2023 season, playing for three different teams and finishing with a 4.88 ERA.
Despite his struggles, Giolito is known for his durability, having thrown at least 160 innings in each of the past five full seasons.
Giolito's performance peaked in 2019 when he earned American League Cy Young Award votes and recorded a 14-9 record with a 3.41 ERA.
The Red Sox are hoping for a bounce-back season from Giolito, who will add depth to a rotation that lacked a full-time starter with an ERA under 4.00 last season.