History of Lucas Giolito in Timeline

Lucas Giolito is a professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in MLB. Throughout his career, he has also played for the Washington Nationals, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Cleveland Guardians. He is an American athlete known for his pitching abilities in Major League Baseball.

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July 14, 1994: Lucas Giolito born

On July 14, 1994, Lucas Frost Giolito was born. He is now a professional baseball pitcher.

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July 23, 2009: Mark Buehrle's Perfect Game

On July 23, 2009, Mark Buehrle threw a perfect game at Guaranteed Rate Field, the most recent by a White Sox pitcher at the field before Giolito's no-hitter.

March 2012: Elbow Injury

In March 2012, during his senior year at Harvard-Westlake, Lucas Giolito sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, which sidelined him for the rest of his high school baseball season.

April 21, 2012: Philip Humber's Perfect Game

On April 21, 2012, Philip Humber threw a perfect game for the White Sox, the most recent before Giolito's no-hitter.

July 13, 2012: Signs with the Nationals

On July 13, 2012, Lucas Giolito signed a minor league contract with the Washington Nationals, receiving a $2.925 million signing bonus, just thirty seconds before the deadline.

2012: Drafted by the Nationals

In 2012, Giolito was selected by the Washington Nationals in the first round of the MLB draft after attending Harvard-Westlake School.

2013: Gulf Coast League & Auburn Doubledays

In 2013, Lucas Giolito made eight starts for the Gulf Coast Nationals, posting a 2.78 ERA, and was later promoted to the Auburn Doubledays, allowing one earned run in 16 innings.

2014: Full Season with Hagerstown Suns

In 2014, Lucas Giolito played his first full season of professional baseball with the Hagerstown Suns, achieving a 10–2 record with a 2.20 ERA, earning recognition as the South Atlantic League Most Valuable Pitcher and Top Minor League Prospect, also appearing in the All-Star Futures Game.

2015: Promotion to Harrisburg Senators

In 2015, Lucas Giolito began the season with the Potomac Nationals and received a midseason promotion to the Harrisburg Senators.

June 28, 2016: Major League Debut

On June 28, 2016, Lucas Giolito was added to the Nationals' active roster and made his major league debut that night against the New York Mets, pitching four shutout innings.

December 7, 2016: Traded to the White Sox

On December 7, 2016, Lucas Giolito, along with Reynaldo López and Dane Dunning, was traded by the Washington Nationals to the Chicago White Sox for Adam Eaton.

2016: MLB Debut

In 2016, Lucas Giolito made his Major League Baseball debut with the Washington Nationals.

2016: Assigned to Harrisburg

In 2016, Lucas Giolito was assigned to Harrisburg to start the season and later promoted to the Syracuse Chiefs in July.

August 27, 2017: First MLB Victory

On August 27, 2017, Lucas Giolito earned his first MLB victory in a 7–1 White Sox win over the Detroit Tigers, throwing seven scoreless innings.

December 2018: Marriage

In December 2018, Lucas Giolito married his high school sweetheart, Ariana Dubelko-Giolito.

2018: Starting Rotation

In 2018, Lucas Giolito was part of the White Sox starting rotation, making 32 starts with a 6.13 ERA and leading the American League in walks.

June 30, 2019: All-Star Selection

On June 30, 2019, Lucas Giolito was named an American League pitcher for the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection.

September 16, 2019: Season Shut Down

On September 16, 2019, Lucas Giolito was shut down for the rest of the season due to a mild lat strain in his pitching arm.

2019: Named to MLB All-Star Game

In 2019, Lucas Giolito was named to the MLB All-Star Game as a member of the Chicago White Sox.

August 25, 2020: Throws a No-Hitter

On August 25, 2020, Lucas Giolito threw a no-hitter in a 4–0 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates while playing for the Chicago White Sox.

2021: 2021 Season

In 2021, Lucas Giolito made 31 starts with an 11-9 record and a 3.53 ERA, striking out 201 batters.

2022: 2022 Season

In 2022, Lucas Giolito had an 11–9 record in 30 starts, pitching to an ERA of 4.90 and striking out 177 batters.

January 13, 2023: Signs One-Year Contract

On January 13, 2023, Lucas Giolito signed a one-year, $10.4 million contract with the White Sox, avoiding salary arbitration.

July 11, 2023: Divorce Filing

On July 11, 2023, Lucas Giolito announced that he and his wife, Ariana Dubelko-Giolito, had filed for divorce.

July 26, 2023: Traded to the Angels

On July 26, 2023, Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López were traded to the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for minor league players Ky Bush and Edgar Quero.