History of Lucas Giolito in Timeline

Lucas Giolito is an American professional baseball pitcher currently playing for the Boston Red Sox in Major League Baseball (MLB). Prior to joining the Red Sox, Giolito played for the Washington Nationals, Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Cleveland Guardians. As a pitcher, he's a notable figure in professional baseball.

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July 14, 1994: Lucas Giolito's Birth

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

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March 2012: Ulnar Collateral Ligament Sprain

In March 2012, during his senior year at Harvard-Westlake School, Lucas Giolito sprained the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, which sidelined him for the remainder of the high school season. He had committed to play baseball at UCLA.

July 13, 2012: Signing 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. Shortly after signing, plans were made for him to undergo Tommy John surgery to repair his injured elbow ligament.

June 28, 2016: MLB Debut

On June 28, 2016, Lucas Giolito was added to the Washington Nationals' active roster and made his major league debut against the New York Mets. During his debut, he pitched four shutout innings, allowing one hit and two walks, while recording one strikeout.

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 in exchange for Adam Eaton.

August 27, 2017: First MLB Victory

On August 27, 2017, Lucas Giolito secured his first MLB victory in a 7–1 win for the White Sox against the Detroit Tigers. He pitched seven scoreless innings, allowing only three hits and striking out four Tigers.

June 30, 2019: All-Star Selection

On June 30, 2019, Lucas Giolito was named as an American League pitcher for the 2019 MLB All-Star Game, marking his first All-Star selection. He pitched one scoreless inning in a 4-3 victory for the American League.

September 16, 2019: Season Shut Down Due to Lat Strain

On September 16, 2019, the White Sox shut down Lucas Giolito for the remainder of the season due to a mild lat strain in his pitching arm. He concluded the season with a 14-9 record and a 3.41 ERA.

July 26, 2023: Traded to the Los Angeles 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.