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Padres Cut Lucas Giolito After Injury-Plagued Season
2 Nov
Summary
- Padres declined Lucas Giolito's mutual option for 2027.
- Giolito struggled with velocity and control issues.
- He ended his 2026 season on the injured list with elbow inflammation.
The San Diego Padres have officially declined the mutual option for pitcher Lucas Giolito for the 2027 season. Giolito's tenure with the team was marked by struggles, as he joined late in April on a one-year, $3 million deal with an $8 million mutual option.
During the first half of the 2026 season, Giolito pitched in seven games for the Padres. He recorded a 5.16 ERA and had significant control problems, with 18 walks versus 23 strikeouts in 29 2/3 innings. His velocity was also down between 2-3 mph.
Compounding his difficulties, Giolito was placed on the injured list in the first half of the season due to elbow inflammation. He did not return to pitch for the Padres afterward, casting considerable uncertainty over his future in professional baseball.
