Joe Musgrove’s injury setback may force Padres to pursue Lucas Giolito
The Friars could be back in the market for more starting pitching depth before Opening Day.
Free agent starting Pitcher Lucas Giolito (Photo by Joe Sullivan/MLB Photos via Getty Images) | MLB Photos via Getty Images You hate when speculation becomes reality, as San Diego Padres Joe Musgrove will begin the 2026 season on the injured list. Not good news with Opening Day being a week away. The Padres President of Baseball Operations and General Manager, A.
J. Preller is in a bind with his starting rotation needing an immediate reinforcement. Suddenly, the Friars have concerns about where the innings will come from the rotation besides Michael King, Nick Pivetta and Randy Vasquez.
Unfortunately, the free agent market has dwindled to one intriguing option… Lucas Giolito. Giolito is a dependable starter Giolito posted a 3. 41 ERA in 26 starts with the Boston Red Sox last season.
He can pick up the slack, but the Padres better act fast because Giolito’s market should heat up before Spring Training ends. Several teams are expected to pursue him. View Link The San Francisco Giants and Atlanta Braves have been identified as potential destinations for Giolito.