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Giolito's Innings Limit Impacts Red Sox's $14M Club Option
16 Aug
Summary
- Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, and Lucas Giolito lead Red Sox rotation
- Giolito has 3.63 ERA, 8-2 record, and 87-34 K/BB ratio
- Giolito's contract has a $14M club option if he pitches under 140 innings
As of August 16th, 2025, the Boston Red Sox have been fortunate with their starting rotation this season. Despite facing injuries, the healthy pitchers have carried the load and are a major reason why the team is just five games out of first place in the American League East.
Leading the charge has been Garrett Crochet, Brayan Bello, and Lucas Giolito. Giolito, in particular, has been stellar, posting a 3.63 ERA and an 8-2 record with an impressive 87-to-34 strikeout-to-walk ratio in 19 starts. The Red Sox have been thrilled with Giolito's performance and leadership both on and off the field.
However, Giolito's contract includes an interesting clause that could impact the team's future plans. If he finishes the season with fewer than 140 innings pitched, the Red Sox will have a $14 million club option for him in 2026. But if he exceeds 140 innings, that option turns into a $19 million mutual option, which Giolito may choose to decline given his strong performance.
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The next few weeks will be crucial as the Red Sox look to secure a playoff spot and Giolito aims to reach his innings threshold. The team's rotation has been a bright spot in an otherwise challenging season, and Giolito's future in Boston could hinge on how he finishes the year.
