Overview
- Lucas Giolito remains unsigned as camps open, with reporting describing steady dialogue that has yet to produce a deal.
- Atlanta’s rotation gaps after elbow surgeries to Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep have fueled calls to add a starter.
- Analysts on Talkin' Baseball highlighted the Braves as a logical destination, and 2025 Red Sox teammate Garrett Crochet called Atlanta a “pretty obvious” landing spot.
- The Padres and Twins are also cited as realistic options, with San Diego viewed as a potential bargain seeker given payroll constraints.
- While some projections peg Giolito near three years and $61 million, late timing has outlets suggesting a shorter or lower-cost contract despite a strong 2025 (26 starts, 3.41 ERA, 121 K).