Red Sox Urged to Trade Former All-Star Pitcher Ahead of Deadline

After missing the entire 2024 season following Tommy John Surgery, Giolito has made six starts in 2025. Although the optics do not look good, especially with a 4.78 ERA and pitching under five innings in half of his starts, Giolito may have more trade value than expected.

According to Baseball Savant, Giolito’s fastball has crept back up to 93 mph, and his chase rate is 66 percent – the highest since 2017. As he continues to work his way back from injury, inconsistency is expected. Yet, the 30-year-old has given up one run or less in three of his last four starts.

Giolito’s season has been a mixed bag, but Snyder points to his recent track of success as a reason teams could take a flyer on the former first-round pick closer to the trade deadline.

While Giolito will not be a hot commodity on the trade market, if healthy, he can provide much-needed depth to a rotation. A return to the A.L. Central should not be ruled out, with the Kansas City Royals ranking 15th in pitching, according to FanGraphs. The Arizona Diamondbacks could also take a long look at Giolito as the team tries to stay afloat with Corbin Burnes’ health now uncertain in a loaded National League West.

Giolito is under contract through the 2025 season and has a $14 million club vesting option for next season. When talking about a low-risk and under-the-radar arm, Giolito might fit the bill better than anyone approaching the trade deadline.