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Red Sox Acquire Gray, Oviedo; Giolito's Future Uncertain

12/27/2025

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The Boston Red Sox acquire Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals and Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The moves imply the Red Sox are unlikely to re-sign Lucas Giolito.
MLB's Andrew Simon says Giolito could join the Rays for rotation depth after the Baz trade and McClanahan injury.
Giolito had a solid season with the Red Sox but missed the postseason because of an elbow injury.

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The Boston Red Sox acquire Sonny Gray from the St. Louis Cardinals and Johan Oviedo from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
The moves imply the Red Sox are unlikely to re-sign Lucas Giolito.
MLB's Andrew Simon says Giolito could join the Rays for rotation depth after the Baz trade and McClanahan injury.
Giolito had a solid season with the Red Sox but missed the postseason because of an elbow injury.