Injured former Boston Red Sox pitcher predicted to sign new contract with NL contender

Former Boston Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito is still a free agent, even with multiple teams still looking for arms. 

As teams continue to look for rotation help around the league, Giolito is one of the more intriguing arms who could still find a role with a contender.

Chris Landers of FanSided thinks the San Francisco Giants could become a top destination for the veteran right-hander. While some earlier speculation linked Giolito to the Atlanta Braves, that doesn’t seem too likely now.

San Francisco, however, should still be looking for additional rotation depth. The Giants already have many decent starters, including Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, and others. Adding would give them another proven arm capable of giving them innings in the season.

Landers explained why San Francisco might be a strong fit for Giolito’s pitching style.

“For a while we had him pegged for the Atlanta Braves, but there doesn't seem to be a ton of interest there despite the losses of Spencer Schwellenbach, Hurston Waldrep and Joey Wentz. So what about the Giants? 

“They could still use another option behind Logan Webb, Robbie Ray, Landon Roupp, Adrian Houser and Tyler Mahle, and the spacious Oracle Park is just about the perfect fit for a fly-ball pitcher who's had trouble at times with the home run ball. If Giolito's looking for a place to compete for a playoff spot and rebuild his market for next winter, he could do a lot worse,” Landers wrote.

For Giolito, he’ll find a home, and the Giants would be an interesting one, given how pitcher-friendly Oracle is.

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