Lucas Giolito's career faced challenges after a trade from the Chicago White Sox to the Los Angeles Angels in July 2023. At that time, he was experiencing personal turmoil, impacting his on-field performance. His statistics worsened post-trade, and he ended up with the Cleveland Guardians after being waived. After signing with the Red Sox, Giolito underwent UCL surgery, missing the entire 2024 season. Now, he is regaining form in the 2025 season with improved pitching, expressing happiness in Boston and a desire to avoid being traded again.
"It was crazy. I had been in Chicago for so long that I didn't realize the impact it would have on me getting traded, being in a new place and having to quickly try and develop new relationships and all that kind of stuff. It wasn't that difficult, but my performance suffered, for sure."
"I have no desire to go through that again. I don't want to be traded. I really love it here."
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