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The Boston Red Sox might surprisingly look to trade one of their All-Star starting pitchers this summer, per a new report. Boston entered Tuesday with a 29-33 record, and Alex Cora's ball club needs to right the ship in June or else risk the depressing outcome of being sellers at the trade deadline.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / June 3

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

The Boston Red Sox, currently facing a below .500 record and trailing by eight games in the American League East, are considering the possibility of becoming sellers as the 2025 season progresses.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 31

‘Surprised’ Lucas Giolito Responds To Early Exit For Red Sox

The Boston Red Sox are fortunate to have Lucas Giolito back on the hill. He missed the 2024 season and some of the 2025 campaign as well. Giolito got the ball on Friday and went 4 2/3 innings and allowed just one earned run while striking out three batters, walking two, and giving up five base hits.

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MLB News / Talking Chop / May 30

Grant Holmes and Lucas Giolito set for pitching rematch

The starting pitching matchup between these two went well the first time. Let’s not talk about what happened when they both left and instead focus on the future, right?

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Red Sox star Rafael Devers earns ‘incredible’ Lucas Giolito take amid position controversy

The Boston Red Sox grabbed a huge 3-1 victory on Sunday against the Kansas City Royals, with slugger Rafael Devers going deep for the seventh time this season — a projected 440-foot bomb to straightaway center field at Kauffman Stadium.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / May 11

Lucas Giolito sharp as Red Sox win series over Royals

Wilyer Abreu homered and singled twice to help the visiting Boston Red Sox to a 3-1 win against the Kansas City Royals in the rubber game of their three-game series on Sunday.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 6

Looking ahead to AL East club options

MLBTR wraps our division by division look at next year’s team/mutual option class with the AL East. Virtually all of the mutual options will be bought out by one side.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / May 1

Red Sox's Lucas Giolito Laments 'Crucial Mistakes' In First MLB Start Since 2023

The Boston Red Sox's game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday was one big party through five innings, but it quickly turned into a nightmare. After taking a 6-0 lead into the bottom of the sixth inning in Lucas Giolito's first start in Major League Baseball since October of 2023, the Red Sox imploded.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / May 1

Blue Jays bats finally find some power and muscle their way to victory: ‘Proud of the way they came back’

You’re not reading the headline wrong – the Toronto Blue Jays actually found some power in their bats. Whether it’s because hitting coach David Popkins

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

Red Sox Get Final Boost as Giolito Makes Long-Awaited Season Debut

When the Boston Red Sox signed right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito last season, it was to strengthen their starting rotation. However, an elbow injury requiring surgery ended his season before it truly began.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / April 30

Red Sox P Lucas Giolito looks to put pieces together vs. Jays in debut

Lucas Giolito finally will make his season debut on Wednesday night in a bid to help the Boston Red Sox clinch their three-game series against the host Toronto Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / April 29

Red Sox Have Two Questions Lingering Over Next Few Days

The Boston Red Sox will return to the field on Tuesday night against the Toronto Blue Jays after a day off on Monday. Boston will take on the Blue Jays on the road and begin a three-game series with Garrett Crochet on the mound on Tuesday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 27

Pair of pitchers set to make first MLB starts since 2023

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

RHP set to make official Red Sox debut nearly 17 months after signing with club

Almost 17 months after signing with the Red Sox, Lucas Giolito is finally set to make his first official appearance in a Boston uniform. Manager Alex Cora told reporters (including the Boston Globe’s Pete Abraham) that Giolito will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, and start that day’s game in Toronto against the Blue Jays.

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Red Sox Starter Makes Worrying Announcement on Health Status

The Boston Red Sox have been dealing with a plethora of injuries to their starting pitchers. But, with multiple players on the cusp of returning to the Major League rotation, things are looking up for the Red Sox starters.

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 10

Boston Red Sox Right-Hander Solid in Rehab Start, Nears Long-Awaited Return to MLB Mound

Lucas Giolito made his second rehab start with the Triple-A Worcester Red Sox on Wednesday night, tossing 3.1 innings. But have the WooSox seen the last of the former All-Star on the mound?

Boston Red Sox News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 3

See How Boston Red Sox Starting Pitcher Fared in Triple-A Rehab Assignment

A healthy Lucas Giolito certainly could provide a boost to the Boston Red Sox starting rotation. In the first week of the season, Red Sox starters are 1-4 with a 4.64 ERA, which ranks 24th in the major leagues.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 29

Lucas Giolito appears to be nearing Red Sox return

The new-look Boston Red Sox are hoping to add to their starting pitching staff in the coming weeks when Lucas Giolito is able to take his spot in the rotation.

Boston Red Sox News / Field Level Media / March 13

Red Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (hamstring) to open season on IL

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, manager Alex Cora confirmed Thursday.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 13

Lucas Giolito's Red Sox debut once again delayed

Lucas Giolito signed a two-year, $38.5M contract with the Red Sox in the 2023-24 offseason but has yet to throw a regular-season pitch for them.

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Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 12

Red Sox starter headed for MRI with hamstring tightness

Lucas Giolito left Tuesday’s start after one inning with left hamstring tightness. Manager Alex Cora told the Boston beat that Giolito will head for an MRI on Wednesday (relayed by Ian Browne of MLB.com).

Boston Red Sox News / Athlon Sports / March 11

Red Sox' Lucas Giolito Injury Revealed After Spring Training Debut

The long-awaited debut for Boston Red Sox hurler Lucas Giolito came and went underwhelmingly. The righty was able to go an inning against the Philadelphia Phillies for his first appearance on a mound since March 2024. In that inning, he gave up a pair of runs and stumbled to the finish line with a strikeout of Phillies' Rafael Marchán.

Boston Red Sox News / Fastball on SI / March 2

Boston Red Sox SP Lucas Giolito Set For Spring Training Debut 1 Year Post-Surgery

Lucas Giolito will make his spring training debut in the Boston Red Sox's game against the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday, MLB.com's Ian Browne reported Sunday morning.

Boston Red Sox News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 5, 2024

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