Red Sox’s Lucas Giolito Talks Contract Option, Free Agency Status

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As a result, the club option for his contract converts to a mutual option, meaning Giolito can opt out and test free agency. Wednesday’s clunker not withstanding, Giolito has been a solid contributor to the Red Sox starting rotation, going 10-4 with a 3.46 ERA in 25 starts. Before Wednesday’s start, Giolito talked to WEEI’s Rob Bradford about his workload and contract status. If there was any thoughts it was like, ‘There is no way I’m going to hit that.’ I’m pitching like crap. The former All-Star (2019 with the Chicago White Sox) signed a two-year, $38.5 million contract with the Red Sox before the 2024 season.