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PHOENIX — The Arizona Diamondbacks are looking to hit the ground running in their pursuit of starting pitching talent.
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Sep 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) pitches against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the first inning at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
According to MLB Network insider Jon Paul Morosi, the Diamondbacks have had “some conversation” this offseason about bringing right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito to the desert.
After Arizona ace Zac Gallen declined the team’s qualifying offer, the club is left short-handed at the top of its rotation. With Corbin Burnes not expected to return until midseason following Tommy John surgery and Merrill Kelly traded, the D-Backs’ pitching staff is depleted.
Sep 12, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) delivers a pitch during the first inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images
In 2025, Giolito went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts. While not perfect, he bounced back from injury and delivered a solid season. The Diamondbacks are seeking stability in an area that has been inconsistent this year and Giolito could be the first step in reshaping the rotation.
Targeting Giolito would give the Diamondbacks’ pitching staff a boost, though his injury history could complicate a potential signing.
Sep 6, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito (54) celebrates after Boston Red Sox outfielder Ceddanne Rafaela (3) robs a home run during the fifth inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Arianna Grainey-Imagn Images
Giolito played one season for the Boston Red Sox after missing 2024 recovering from Tommy John surgery. He continued to deal with issues late in the 2025 season. Boston did not extend him a qualifying offer, meaning any team that signs him would not lose draft picks.
Lucas Giolito, Nasty 81mph Changeup. 👌 pic.twitter.com/2QtxU7weyn
— Rob Friedman (@PitchingNinja) August 31, 2025
With several key pieces gone, Arizona appears ready to bolster its rotation by targeting one of the top names on the free-agent market.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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