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Padres Sign Lucas Giolito, Bolster Injured Rotation

4/23/2026

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  • The Padres signed right-hander Lucas Giolito to a deal with a 2027 option.
  • He will start at Elsinore to gain endurance before joining the rotation in May.
  • Giolito rejected a $19 million option after a 10-4, 3.41 ERA season in 2025.
  • His signing aids a rotation weakened by injuries to starters and loss of Dylan Cease.
  • The Padres placed Bryan Hoeing on the 60-day DL to open a roster spot.