"Giolito has been on a throwing program with one source telling Cotillo that Giolito is "100%" while another source said Giolito is "making improvements." Giolito's status is noteworthy at this stage of the offseason as he is about to return to free agency. He originally signed with the Red Sox ahead of the 2024 season, a two-year deal worth $38.5MM."
"By foregoing that opt-out chance, he gave the Red Sox a $14MM club option for 2026. However, he could convert that to a $19MM mutual option by pitching 140 frames in 2025. He got to 145 frames this year, successfully converting it. Mutual options are almost never picked up by both sides, with the last instance being more than a decade ago at this point. As such, Giolito will almost certainly get the $1.5MM buyout instead."
"As pointed out by Cotillo, the Sox have until five days after the World Series to decide whether or not to issue Giolito a qualifying offer, which is a one-year deal worth $22.025MM. That's roughly what the Sox have been paying Giolito annually on his two-year deal, so it's not a huge spike. However, there are reasons why the Sox may not feel comfortable with continuing to pay Giolito a salary in that range."
Lucas Giolito has been on a throwing program while progressing from elbow issues and was removed from Boston's postseason roster due to the injury. He missed the 2024 season after UCL surgery and remained with Boston on a two-year, $38.5 million contract. Giolito pitched 145 innings in 2025, converting a potential $14 million club option into a $19 million mutual option that will almost certainly result in a $1.5 million buyout. The Red Sox have five days after the World Series to extend a $22.025 million qualifying offer. Reports indicate no current UCL damage but flexor irritation and a bone issue.
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