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Red Sox Let Giolito Go; Yankees Eye Free Agent

11/17/2025

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The Boston Red Sox did not retain Lucas Giolito, a pitcher, making him a free agent after a 3.41 ERA season.
The team finished the 2025 season 6-2 and earned a playoff spot.
Giolito posted a 2.62 ERA in his last eight starts and is open to returning to Boston.
The New York Yankees are rumored to pursue him.

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Story summary

The Boston Red Sox did not retain Lucas Giolito, a pitcher, making him a free agent after a 3.41 ERA season.
The team finished the 2025 season 6-2 and earned a playoff spot.
Giolito posted a 2.62 ERA in his last eight starts and is open to returning to Boston.
The New York Yankees are rumored to pursue him.