Giolito was a mainstay at the top of the White Sox rotation until the 2023 trade deadline, when he and fellow right-handed pitcher Reynaldo Lopez were traded to the Los Angeles Angels for catcher Edgar Quero and left-handed pitcher Ky Bush.

On a hot Fourth of July at Nationals Park, Giolito — along with a relentless Red Sox offense — led Boston to an 11-2 rout. The veteran starter continued a dominant stretch with his longest outing since 2021, allowing just a single run on four hits while striking out seven Nationals and pitching into the eighth inning.

Lucas Giolito has returned to MLB with an impressive performance, and the Boston Red Sox are reaping the benefits. In his last five starts, Giolito has pitched 32.2 innings with a stellar ERA of 0.83,

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