Free agent pitcher sees ‘writing on the wall’ about potential reunion with Red Sox

Former All-Star Lucas Giolito hearing ‘crickets’ in free agency with Red Sox breakup likely: ‘That’s business, baby!’

Giolito, 31, is coming off a strong comeback season, going 10–4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts before an elbow injury sidelined him for Boston’s postseason series against the Yankees.

Free agent pitcher sees ‘writing on the wall’ about potential reunion with Red Sox

Lucas Giolito is still a free agent as the new year approaches. While he waits for offers from teams, the veteran pitcher wouldn’t be surprised if the Red Sox don’t reunite with him.

Red Sox Notes: Giolito, Bullpen

Despite declining his end of a mutual option for the 2026 season, right-hander Lucas Giolito was and is very open to returning to the Red Sox, the pitcher himself told WEEI’s Rob Bradford in a guest appearance on the Baseball Isn’t Boring podcast. However, Giolito also was realistic about the slim chances of that happening in the wake of Boston’s acquisition of Sonny Gray (and Johan Oviedo). Asked if the trades for Gray and Oviedo were a signal …