New Red Sox pitcher, Lucas Giolito, officially sees his season come to an end today due to a couple of elbow injuries, making it a tough week for both him and the Boston Red Sox.
Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito’s season has come to an abrupt end due to a series of unfortunate injuries. Just weeks after signing a multi-year contract with the team, Giolito was sidelined with both a partially torn UCL in his pitching elbow and a flexor strain. After considering various options, including rest and rehabilitation, the team ultimately opted for surgery. This decision officially ends Giolito’s season, as confirmed by MLB insider Bob Nightengale.
The specific details of the procedure were not disclosed to the media. However, if it turns out to be Tommy John surgery, Giolito could potentially miss part of the 2025 season as well.
This news is undoubtedly disappointing for both Giolito and the Red Sox, especially considering he had recently signed a two-year contract, and a significant portion of it will now be dedicated to rehabilitation.
With Giolito out of commission, the Red Sox are now under pressure to acquire a replacement starter, particularly given their need in the competitive AL East division. This need for pitching reinforcement was already apparent before Giolito’s injury, but now it becomes even more urgent.
Despite extending Brayan Bello to a favorable deal, the Boston Red Sox have undergone significant changes in their pitching staff. This includes trading Chris Sale and allowing James Paxton to depart to the Los Angeles Dodgers as a free agent.
With these departures, the Red Sox find themselves in need of one or two pitchers to bolster their staff. It remains uncertain whether they will seek external solutions through the market or opt to address the situation internally.
