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Elbow Inflammation Sidelines Giolito; Sears Gets Rotation Chance
24 Jun
Summary
- Lucas Giolito placed on IL with elbow inflammation.
- JP Sears will take Giolito's spot in the starting rotation.
- Musgrove and Pivetta are making progress from their own elbow injuries.
The San Diego Padres have placed right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito on the 15-day injured list, citing right elbow inflammation. Lefty JP Sears has been recalled to fill his spot on the roster and is scheduled to start on Wednesday.
Manager Craig Stammen indicated that Giolito's injury is not believed to be severe, with a brief shutdown from throwing expected before he can resume. This reshuffling affects the rotation, pushing Randy Vásquez's start back to Friday against the Dodgers.
The team is managing multiple injuries, with pitchers like Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta also on the injured list with elbow issues. Both are progressing, playing long toss, but are not expected back until the second half of the season.
Giolito, who signed late in April, has struggled with a 5.16 ERA and reduced velocity. His history includes elbow surgery that caused him to miss the 2024 season. The Padres may consider acquiring starting pitching help at the Trade Deadline if their current rotation remains unstable.
