Lucas Giolito's return to the mound for the Boston Red Sox has been tumultuous, as evidenced by his latest outing against the Los Angeles Angels where he allowed 7 earned runs in just 1.2 innings. Despite his struggles, the Red Sox managed to secure an 11-9 victory, leaving Giolito grateful yet introspective.

After missing the entire 2024 season due to a UCL injury, Giolito's performance has not yet returned to the form that saw him receive multiple Cy Young votes from 2019 to 2021. Currently sporting a 6.42 ERA through seven starts, he still carries potential but must find his rhythm quickly, especially in a rotation that lacks depth beyond Garrett Crochet.