Lucas Giolito, after missing all of 2024 due to elbow surgery and experiencing delays from a hamstring strain, is expected to join the Red Sox rotation on May 1, 2025. His return marks the first major league game since October 1, 2023. Signed in December 2023, Giolito aimed to redeem himself following a disappointing season. Despite his challenges, including a significant injury setback, he remains optimistic about returning to a regular pitching routine for the Red Sox.
"Hopefully, (it's) 1-2-3," joked Giolito when asked what he expects the first inning back to be like. "I don't know. I don't think I'm gonna cry or anything like that. It's just getting back to work. Getting back to business.
"It's a hard feeling to describe. It has been a long year-plus so I look forward to competing. It has been very rocky and very weird. I just look forward to being back in the normal routine and doing what I like to do."
When Giolito signed with the Red Sox right before New Year's Day in Dec. 2023, he was looking to prove himself after a bad season in which he switched teams twice and logged a 4.88 ERA and 5.27 FIP in 33 starts.
He'd miss all of 2024 and, in a no-brainer, exercised his option for this season. Boston's commitment grew to $38.5 million over two years, showcasing their confidence in him.
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