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Giolito Ruled Out for Wild-Card Series as Red Sox Weigh Rookie for Potential Game 3

Alex Cora hints at a rookie fallback for a Fenway decider following his Game 1–2 plan.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 05: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox watches the action against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the fourth inning at Chase Field on September 05, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Diamondbacks defeated the Red Sox 10-5. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
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BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - SEPTEMBER 12: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being taken out of the game during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Alex Cora said Lucas Giolito will miss the series after an elbow issue led to an evaluation by Dr. Jeffrey Dugas.
  • Boston set Garrett Crochet for Game 1 and Brayan Bello for Game 2, with a Game 3 starter to be chosen only if needed.
  • Cora referenced using a “kid” for a decider, with candidates reported to include Connelly Early, Kyle Harrison and Payton Tolle.
  • Early has a 2.33 ERA with 29 strikeouts in 19.1 innings over four MLB starts, positioning him as the leading internal option.
  • The Yankees have rookie Cam Schlittler lined up for a potential Game 3, creating the possibility of a first-time postseason matchup.