"However, Giolito also was realistic about the slim chances of that happening in the wake of Boston's acquisition of (and Johan Oviedo). Asked if the trades for Gray and Oviedo were a signal that the team plans to move on, Giolito replied, "That's what I think," adding that the "writing is on the wall" with regard to the fact that a reunion is unlikely."
"Giolito delved further into his free agent experience a second time around, explaining that he's more focused on what he can control this time around instead of stressing over the day-to-day of the process. He's upped his workout regimen and is experimenting with reincorporating a sinker into his repertoire. He hasn't thrown a two-seamer since the 2018 season but is working out at Cressey Performance Center this winter and working on an updated version of the pitch."
Lucas Giolito declined his mutual 2026 option while remaining open to a Red Sox return, yet he views a reunion as unlikely after Boston acquired Gray and Johan Oviedo. Giolito is concentrating on controllable factors in free agency, intensifying his workouts and experimenting with reincorporating a sinker he last threw in 2018. He is training at Cressey Performance Center and developing an updated two-seamer. Meanwhile, Boston still seeks pitching help, as the bullpen lacks established options beyond Aroldis Chapman, Garrett Whitlock and Greg Weissert, and Jordan Hicks arrives with recent struggles and a two-year $24MM commitment.
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