The Boston Red Sox face a setback as they will begin the season with three starting pitchers sidelined due to injuries. Lucas Giolito, who recently strained his left hamstring during his first spring training outing, joins Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Kutter Crawford (knee) on the injured list. Although the hamstring strain is considered low-grade, the team has not provided a timeline for Giolito's recovery. Giolito had a challenging previous season and is looking to overcome injuries to contribute to the Red Sox in 2024.
Giolito left his first spring training start against Philadelphia on Tuesday after one inning when his hamstring tightened.
The Red Sox said the strain was low-grade and didn't offer a timetable for his return.
Giolito will join fellow starters Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Kutter Crawford (knee) on the injured list ahead of Boston's March 27 opener at Texas.
The 30-year-old Giolito signed a $38.5 million two-year contract with Boston before last season but didn't pitch all year after a partial tear.
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