MLB Insider Says Braves 'Absolutely Need To Sign' Former Red Sox Pitcher
Atlanta just received bad injury news on one of their starters.
MLB Insider Says Braves 'Absolutely Need To Sign' Former Red Sox Pitcher originally appeared on NESN . Add NESN as a Preferred Source by clicking here . On Monday, The New York Post's Jon Heyman strongly advocated that the Atlanta Braves sign Lucas Giolito, the former Boston Red Sox right-hander who surprisingly remains available on the market.
Heyman's take came with news that Atlanta will be without Specner Strider to begin the 2026 campaign, adding to their starting pitching troubles. Braves absolutely need to sign Lucas Giolito now. Spencer Strider is the latest loss, hitting the IL with an oblique.
Other recent hits: (Schwellenbach, Waldrep, Wentz, Profar). And since they are owned by a public company, we know they make a huge profit. — Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) March 23, 2026 Giolito delivered a strong rebound season in 2025 for the Red Sox.
After sitting out all of 2024 with an elbow injury, the right-hander went 10-4 with a 3. 41 ERA in 26 starts, covering 145 innings while recording 121 strikeouts and a 1. 29 WHIP.