Overview

• Lucas Giolito will be activated from the injured list and is scheduled to start for the Red Sox on Wednesday, April 30, against the Toronto Blue Jays.
• Giolito completed his final minor-league rehab start on April 25, marking the end of his recovery from multiple injuries, including a partial UCL tear and hamstring strain.
• Signed to a two-year, $38.5 million contract in January 2024, Giolito's deal includes a conditional 2026 option tied to innings pitched this season.
• Boston's pitching staff, ranked 17th in ERA and WHIP, anticipates stabilization with Giolito joining a rotation featuring Garrett Crochet, Walker Buehler, Tanner Houck, and Brayan Bello.
• Sean Newcomb is expected to be displaced from the rotation as Giolito steps in, potentially moving to the bullpen or Triple-A.