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BOSTON, MA – APRIL 10: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox applauds in the dugout during the 10th inning of a 4-3 win over the Toronto Blue Jays at Fenway Park on April 10, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

On Saturday, the Boston Red Sox lost to the Reds (in Cincinnati) by a score of 6-5.

They are now 1-1 on the new season, and will look to win the series on Sunday.

Boston Red Sox Player Is Still A Free Agent

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – JULY 09: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox looks on after warming up in the bullpen prior to a game against the Colorado Rockies at Fenway Park on July 09, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Jaiden Tripi/Getty Images)

Despite the Red Sox already being two games into the season, Lucas Giolito is still a free agent.

He is coming off a year where he went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 games for Boston.

Jon Heyman of New York Post Sports wrote (on February 14): “Lucas Giolito, the top free agent starter left, has had a normal offseason program and trained at Cressey Sports. After Giolito raised his arm angle 7 starts into last year, from 49 to 53, he had a 2.51 ERA over the final 18 starts with a .620 OPS allowed and 24.4% whiff rate.”

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – SEPTEMBER 12: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox reacts after being taken out of the game during the sixth inning against the New York Yankees at Fenway Park on September 12, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Giolito’s MLB Career

GettyPHOENIX, ARIZONA – SEPTEMBER 06: Starting pitcher Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox walks into the dugout during the first inning of the MLB game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on September 06, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Giolito was the 16th pick in the 2012 MLB Draft.

He has played nine years for the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, Cleveland Guardians, Washington Nationals (and Red Sox).

During the 2019 season, Giolito was an MLB All-Star (with the White Sox) when he went 14-9 with a 3.41 ERA.

Courtney Finnicum of Baseball Isn’t Boring wrote (on March 23): “Lucas Giolito signing with the Braves has to happen right? He was pretty solid with the Red Sox last year (10-4 3.41 ERA) seems hard to believe he’s been unsigned for this long.”

GettyBOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS – AUGUST 15: Lucas Giolito #54 of the Boston Red Sox pitches against the Miami Marlins during the first inning at Fenway Park on August 15, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)

Giolito has gone 71-66 with a 4.30 ERA in 206 career games.

The 31-year-old could be a good addition to another club before the end of the 2026 season.

Heyman wrote (on March 23): “Braves absolutely need to sign Lucas Giolito now. Spencer Strider is the latest loss, hitting the IL with an oblique. Other recent hits: (Schwellenbach, Waldrep, Wentz, Profar). And since they are owned by a public company, we know they make a huge profit.”

Looking At The Red Sox

GettyBOSTON, MA – SEPTEMBER 17: Manager Alex Cora #13 of the Boston Red Sox looks on from the dugout during the third inning against the Kansas City Royals at Fenway Park on September 17, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo By Winslow Townson/Getty Images)

Following the Reds, the Red Sox will visit the Houston Astors on Monday night in Texas.

They are coming off a year where they lost in the AL Wild Card.

Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. 

He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar

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