The Boston Red Sox have agreed to a two-year contract with right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito, according to an Associated Press source. The deal is reportedly worth $6 million and includes a club option for a third year.
Giolito, 25, was originally drafted by the Washington Nationals in 2012 and made his major league debut in 2016. He was traded to the Chicago White Sox in 2016 and has since become one of the most dominant pitchers in the American League. In 2019, he was named an All-Star and finished the season with a 3.41 ERA and a 14-9 record.
The Red Sox are hoping that Giolito can help bolster their starting rotation and provide some much-needed depth. He joins a pitching staff that already includes Chris Sale, Nathan Eovaldi, and Eduardo Rodriguez. With Giolito in the mix, the Red Sox have a formidable rotation that should be able to compete for the American League East title.
Giolito has been one of the most consistent pitchers in the league over the past few seasons and should be a great addition to the Red Sox. He has a career 3.51 ERA and has struck out nearly a batter per inning in his career. He has also shown an ability to pitch deep into games, averaging over six innings per start over the past two seasons.
The Red Sox have made some big moves this offseason, including signing free agent outfielder Alex Verdugo and trading for first baseman Bobby Dalbec. With Giolito now in the fold, the Red Sox have assembled a talented roster that should be able to compete for a championship in 2021.
