Overview

• Manager Alex Cora said he does not expect Giolito to pitch in October, confirming the right-hander was left off the Wild Card roster.
• Giolito traveled to Birmingham, Alabama to consult Dr. Jeffrey Dugas as the team gathers further evaluation on his elbow.
• Cora identified left-hander Connelly Early as the most likely starter for a potential Game 3 after the rookie posted a 2.33 ERA in his first four MLB starts.
• In 26 starts this season, Giolito went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA over 145 innings with 121 strikeouts and a 1.29 WHIP.
• By surpassing 140 innings, Giolito converted a 2026 team option into a $19 million mutual option, and reporters note the new elbow issue could shape decisions on that option.