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Lucas Giolito Set to Make Red Sox Debut After Long Recovery

The right-hander returns to MLB action in Toronto following elbow surgery, a hamstring strain, and a challenging rehab stint.

FORT MYERS, FLORIDA - MARCH 11: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox pitches during a Grapefruit League game against the Philadelphia Phillies at JetBlue Park at Fenway South in Fort Myers, Florida on March 11, 2025.
Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito throws a pitch during a rehab start with Triple-A Worcester on April 25, 2025.

Overview

  • Lucas Giolito will make his long-awaited Red Sox debut on April 30, 2025, against the Blue Jays after being activated from the injured list.
  • The Red Sox signed Giolito to a two-year, $38.5 million deal after the 2023 season, but injuries delayed his debut by over a year.
  • Giolito underwent internal-brace surgery on his UCL in 2024 and missed that entire season, followed by a hamstring strain during 2025 spring training.
  • During his five-game rehab assignment, Giolito posted a 5.19 ERA with 17 strikeouts and 13 walks, while his fastball velocity averaged 92.5 mph, slightly below his past peak.
  • Both Giolito and the team express optimism about his health and readiness, though questions remain about his effectiveness after two years away from MLB competition.