Padres Eye Lucas Giolito for Rotation Boost
Boston News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · The Daily News Now!
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (api.fastcast.ai) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
The San Diego Padres starting rotation faces significant uncertainties heading into the 2026 season. Nick Pivetta, despite a strong 2025 performance, is dealing with arm fatigue. Michael King, recovering from shoulder and knee issues, has struggled early. Joe Musgrove is on the injured list after missing the entire 2025 season due to Tommy John surgery.
The teams remaining pitchers, including Randy Vasquez, Walker Buehler, German Marquez, Marco Gonzales, JP Sears, and Triston McKenzie, leave many questions, particularly regarding Musgroves slow recovery.
To address these concerns, insiders suggest signing free agent Lucas Giolito. The 31-year-old, who had a solid 2025 with the Boston Red Sox, could provide the depth the Padres need. A short-term deal around $18 million with incentives could be on the table soon.
Giolitos addition would immediately stabilize the rotation, allowing him to pitch for a contender and increase his value for the next season. The Padres may act quickly before opening day to mitigate early risks.
Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.
Advertise on DNN:
[email protected]
This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to [email protected].
View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/25efed6f9fd1e314