After months of inaction, the Boston Red Sox made a significant move to improve their rotation.
After expressing his intention to acquire several starting pitchers over the past few months, Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow made a significant acquisition.
“ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Friday night, ‘BREAKING: Right-hander Lucas Giolito and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $38.5 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season.” “Boston makes its first significant winter signing. Now, the query is, “Will there be more?”
“ESPN’s Jeff Passan reported Friday night, ‘BREAKING: Right-hander Lucas Giolito and the Boston Red Sox are in agreement on a two-year, $38.5 million contract that includes an opt-out after the first season.” “Boston makes its first significant winter signing. Now, the query is, “Will there be more?”
In 184 1/3 innings last season, Giolito recorded a 4.88 ERA (91 ERA+), 204 to 73 strikeout to walk ratio,.240 batting average against, and 1.31 WHIP.
Although his results are not particularly impressive, he was selected as the American League Cy Young winner every season from 2019 to 2021, and his strong strikeout rate and capacity to absorb innings are valuable assets for a team that struggled defensively the previous season.
In 184 1/3 innings last season, Giolito recorded a 4.88 ERA (91 ERA+), 204 to 73 strikeout to walk ratio,.240 batting average against, and 1.31 WHIP.
Although his results are not particularly impressive, he was selected as the American League Cy Young winner every season from 2019 to 2021, and his strong strikeout rate and capacity to absorb innings are valuable assets for a team that struggled defensively the previous season.
Due to his highly uneven record, the 29-year-old is one of the most divisive starting pitchers in Major League Baseball, but he has a lot of potential.
Considering the promising starter’s inconsistent play of late, Breslow made a smart addition by signing him to a short-term contract.
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