The Boston Red Sox’s search for starting pitching just got a little more difficult, with Lucas Giolito garnering interest from other teams. With the loss of former Orix Buffaloes star Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the Los Angeles Angels, the Red Sox must now look elsewhere for rotation help.Giolito, a former All-Star with the Chicago White Sox, is an appealing option for the Red Sox given his track record and ability to eat innings. However, the team may face competition from other clubs for his services. The Red Sox will need to act quickly if they want to bring Giolito to Boston and improve their rotation.The Red Sox will have to weigh the pros and cons of signing Giolito, who has had an up-and-down career. He had a breakout season in 2019, going 14-9 with a 3.41 ERA.
However, he has struggled with consistency, failing to match that performance in the seasons since. With that said, he is still just 29 years old and has the potential to rediscover his 2019 form.With Giolito drawing interest from other teams, the Red Sox may need to act fast to avoid missing out on him.The Boston Red Sox may not be the only team vying for the services of free agent Lucas Giolito. A report from the New York Post’s Mike Puma has suggested that the New York Mets are also expressing “strong interest” in the right-hander.Puma reports that the Mets see Giolito’s durability as a major selling point, as he has surpassed the 170-inning mark in four of the last five seasons. The 29-year-old split last season between the Chicago White Sox, the Los Angeles Angels, and the Cleveland Guardians, racking up 184 1/3 innings.By the *Mets* .
Despite struggling in 2022, Lucas Giolito remains a pitcher with high upside. He was once considered one of the best starters in the American League, receiving Cy Young Award votes from 2019 to 2021. His 2022 season was derailed by a midseason trade, an off-field divorce, and other struggles, but he may be able to regain his previous form.Giolito had a strong start to the 2022 season with the Chicago White Sox, posting a 3.79 ERA in 21 starts. He struggled with the Los Angeles Angels and Cleveland Guardians after being traded in July. His 204 strikeouts in 2022 ranked sixth in the American League.