Report: AL Contender 'Talking To' Free-Agent Pitcher Lucas Giolito

Report: AL Contender 'Talking To' Free-Agent Pitcher Lucas Giolito

The Detroit Tigers already signed former Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen this offseason and now are reportedly in contact with another recent Boston hurler. According to a report by Ken Rosenthal and Will Sammon of The Athletic, the Tigers have been “talking to” right-handed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito. The 31-year-old signed with the Red Sox in January 2024, missed that entire season due to an elbow injury and went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA, 1.29 WH…

Detroit Tigers Will Sign Lucas Giolito

Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images After missing the entire 2024 season due to injury, veteran right-hander Lucas Giolito returned to the mound for the Boston Red Sox this year. Giolito looked better down the stretch after he shook off the rust from missing so much time, and now he is back on the free agent market looking for his next team. *PREDICTION* The veteran made 26 starts for the Red Sox last season, putting up an ERA of 3.41 fo…

Tigers Showing Interest In Chris Bassitt, Lucas Giolito

The Tigers entered the offseason with a focus on adding pitching help, and that goal has manifested itself in the form of two notable bullpen arms (Kenley Jansen and the re-signed Kyle Finnegan) and a rotation candidate coming off a successful stint in South Korea (Drew Anderson).  Other pitchers like Ranger Suarez, Zac Gallen, Michael King, Ryan Helsley, Pete Fairbanks, and Brad Keller have also been linked to Detroit at various times this wint…