Marcus Stroman's option was affected by an injury, leading to his release by the Yankees. Lucas Giolito of the Red Sox has a $14MM club option that turns into a $19MM mutual option if he pitches 140 innings. Giolito currently has 106 2/3 innings over 19 starts and needs an average of under six innings per start in his next six appearances. His recent performance includes a 2.34 ERA in his last 12 starts, suggesting he is becoming a durable mid-rotation pitcher again.
Lucas Giolito is currently on 106 2/3 innings across 19 starts and needs to reach 140 innings for his $14MM option to convert into a $19MM mutual provision.
Giolito has a 3.63 earned run average and a strikeout percentage of 19.6%, which is his lowest since a poor 2018 season.
In his last 12 starts, Giolito has a 2.34 ERA while averaging over six innings per appearance, indicating a return to form.
He has a good chance to reach 140 innings if he can average just under six innings in his next six starts.
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