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The Yankees’ offseason has gotten off to a quiet start. That fact, in and of itself, is not particularly alarming. The baseball offseason, despite the popular ‘hot stove’ term, rarely moves all that quickly at first.

Houston Astros News / Houston Astros on SI / November 30

Why Astros Should Consider Lucas Giolito as Middle-Rotation Option

The Houston Astros have quite a few holes to fill prior to the 2026 season, and one of the biggest issues to overcome for them is going to be their current payroll books.

Boston Red Sox News / Just Baseball / November 26

Top Landing Spots for Free Agent Lucas Giolito

Ordered restored for right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito in 2025. After missing the 2024 season to injury and preceding that with two seasons as one of the worst qualified starters in baseball, the right-hander helped anchor a very good Boston Red Sox pitching staff.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 23

Red Sox Predicted To Lose $38.5 Million All-Star To Orioles In Free Agency

By all indications, the Boston Red Sox did Lucas Giolito a favor at the start of free agency. The Red Sox did not tender Giolito a qualifying offer, so teams looking to sign him in free agency won't have to give up a draft pick to do so.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

MLB News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 21

D-backs Had Free Agent Discussion with Former Red Sox Pitcher

Per a recent report from MLB Network insider Jon Morosi, the Arizona Diamondbacks have "already" had conversation with former Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito this offseason.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 20

Diamondbacks rumors: Arizona may pursue Lucas Giolito amid Zac Gallen uncertainty

With Zac Gallen declining his qualifying offer and becoming a free agent, it appears the Arizona Diamondbacks might be in the market for a new pitcher.

Athletics News / Camden Chat / November 20

Lucas Giolito: Can the Red Sox loss be the Orioles gain?

After Tuesday night’s divisive trade of Grayson Rodriguez, the Orioles’ biggest need is now bigger and more obvious than ever before. If Mike Elias has a Charlie Day board with his plans for the offseason, starting pitching was already plastered all over it in bold-lettered sticky notes.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 17

Red Sox Predicted To Lose One-Time All-Star To Yankees

The Boston Red Sox have been clear -- and candid -- that they are looking to be aggressive and shop at the top of the market this offseason. Boston has been transparent that it's hoping to add a starting pitcher to put behind Garrett Crochet at the top of the rotation and a big bat in the middle of the lineup.

MLB News / New York Yankees on SI / November 15

Yankees Could Go After Red Sox Free Agent Starter

The New York Yankees will have one of the strongest pitching rotations in the MLB come spring — at least once all their pieces are healthy. In the meantime, they're reportedly interested in shopping for one more starter, and they may have their sights set on a Boston Red Sox free agent.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / November 11

2025 Red Sox in Review: Lucas Giolito, one of the Sox’ most important players in 2025, probably won’t be back in 2026

After missing all of 2024 and the start of 2025, Lucas Giolito quietly put up an All-Star worthy season this year, posting the 20th-best ERA+ in baseball.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 9

Lucas Giolito wants to return to Red Sox in offseason

After UCL surgery cost him the entire 2024 season, Lucas Giolito returned in 2025 to post solid results (3.41 ERA in 145 innings) in the Boston Red Sox rotation before the injury bug arose just prior to the start of Boston’s wild-card series with the New York Yankees.

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Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 7

Lucas Giolito Isn't Shutting Any Doors On Red Sox Reunion

On Thursday, the list of player who are receiving the qualifying offer was announced and it was shared that the Boston Red Sox were not extending it to Lucas Giolito.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Instant Impact Of Red Sox-Lucas Giolito Qualifying Offer Decision

One of the biggest storylines of the offseason so far for the Boston Red Sox has been whether or not the club would offer Lucas Giolito the qualifying offer.

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Arizona Diamondbacks on SI / November 6

Diamondbacks Named Fit For Red Sox Starter

The Arizona Diamondbacks need plenty of pitching help in both the starting rotation and bullpen, and they'll need to make some significant moves to upgrade that side of their roster this offseason.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 6

Red Sox May Immediately Cut Ties With 28-Year-Old Lefty: Report

Thursday will be the busiest day of the offseason yet for the Boston Red Sox. There are two major agenda items. One is the qualifying offer decision for starting pitcher Lucas Giolito, who can't re-sign with the Red Sox on Thursday, but can become a lot less tethered to the organization.

Athletics News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 5

Red Sox Send 3-Time All-Star To Free Agency, Ending Turbulent Stint

The Boston Red Sox have brought in a lot of free-agent pitchers of late who wound up missing their first full seasons. Lucas Giolito is the most prominent example of this, but he came to town healthy and got injured in spring training.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 4

Red Sox Starter Projected For $53M Deal With Uncertain Future

The Boston Red Sox will need to address the starting rotation before the 2026 Major League Baseball season gets here and there's one guy who has uncertain future with the organization.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / November 4

Red Sox All-Star Predicted To Ditch Boston For Cubs In Free Agency

As free agency looms, few players around Major League Baseball have more complicated situations than Lucas Giolito. Giolito saved the Boston Red Sox this season, pitching to a 10-4 record with a 3.41 ERA en route to the team's first playoff appearance since 2021.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / November 3

Report: Red Sox RHP Lucas Giolito declines $19M option for 2026

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito declined a $19 million mutual option, triggering a $1.5 million buyout, and is set to head to free agency, the Boston Globe reported Monday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 31

Differing updates reveal where Lucas Giolito is with injury recovery

Right-hander Lucas Giolito had a pretty good year with the Red Sox in 2025, but it ended on a frustrating note as he wasn’t included on Boston’s postseason roster due to an elbow injury.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Red Sox ace is unlikely to pitch again this season

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Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / September 6

In thick of playoff race, Red Sox turn to Lucas Giolito against D-backs

The Boston Red Sox have built their playoff push on strong pitching, and they will count on one of the headliners -- resurgent right-hander Lucas Giolito -- when they face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday in Phoenix.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 15

Red Sox's Lucas Giolito aims for improvements vs. Marlins

The Boston Red Sox, in the thick of the American League playoff hunt, will look for a bounce-back performance from right-hander Lucas Giolito when they begin a three-game series against the visiting Miami Marlins on Friday.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / August 3

Lucas Giolito tries to deliver Red Sox sweep of Astros

Right-hander Lucas Giolito will get the start on the mound when the Boston Red Sox attempt to sweep a three-game series from the visiting Houston Astros on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / July 22

Red Sox pitcher sounds off on disgruntled sports bettors

Lucas Giolito is tired of hearing from angry sports bettors, and the Boston Red Sox pitcher says he recently spoke with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred about his concerns.

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Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Report: Cubs Showing Interest in Lucas Giolito

The Cubs’ starting pitching this year has been subpar. In June, they had the seventh-worst starting pitching ERA in the league at 4.87. This is close to their season ERA, which sits at 4.47.