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Story summary
- 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.
