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Padres take 3-game road win streak into game against the Nationals

The San Diego Padres visit the Washington Nationals aiming to continue a three-game road winning streak

8 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

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Gets away with wildness Giolito (2-0) earned the win Saturday versus the Athletics, allowing four hits and five walks while striking out two over five shutout innings.

Impact Giolito has won both of his starts since returning to the majors, allowing three runs on five hits and eight walks with five strikeouts over 10 innings. The right-hander's walk rate will be something to keep an eye on -- he had a fairly normal 3.5 BB/9 with the Red Sox last year while coming off elbow surgery. He hasn't been punished for his lack of command yet, but he'll need to get it under control soon. His next start is projected to be on the road versus the Nationals.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lucas Giolito and 4 relievers pitch the Padres to a 2-0 win over the Athletics

Lucas Giolito and four relievers combined on a five-hitter as the San Diego Padres beat the Athletics 2-0

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

San Diego Padres and Athletics play in game 2 of series

The San Diego Padres lead 1-0 in a three-game series against the Athletics

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Padres found the boring rotation answer they needed in Lucas Giolito's debut The San Diego Padres are aching for another starting pitcher to provide some consistency. Michael King and Randy Vásquez have been stellar a...

MAY 19 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres' Lucas Giolito makes Cubs and other MLB teams look foolish for free agent decision | Sporting News The Padres are making out great with this free agent signing already.

MAY 18 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Earns win in season debut Giolito (1-0) earned the win Sunday, allowing three runs on a hit and three walks over five-plus innings against the Mariners. He struck out three.

Impact Giolito managed to deliver five scoreless innings before running out of gas in the sixth frame, walking the bases loaded before giving way to Yuki Matsui, who allowed all three inherited runners to score. While the rough ending put a bit of a damper on the outing, Sunday can still be viewed as a successful and encouraging Padres debut for Giolito, especially for a club sorely in need of quality arms to stabilize the rotation. The veteran right-hander is tentatively scheduled to make his home debut Saturday against the Athletics.

MAY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Gavin Sheets and Lucas Giolito lead the Padres past the Mariners 8-3 for season sweep

Gavin Sheets homered twice and drove in four runs, Lucas Giolito won his San Diego debut and the Padres beat the Seattle Mariners 8-3 to sweep their six-game season series

MAY 18 • Associated Press

Padres' Lucas Giolito arrival could buy the trade deadline patience they need Lucas Giolito makes his Padres debut on May 17 against the Mariners, and the first goal is not dominance. It’s health. The Padres him to get...

MAY 17 • FRIARSONBASE.COM

Padres roll the dice on Lucas Giolito after strong Double-A showing | Sporting News Lucas Giolito to start on Sunday.

MAY 17 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Promoted for season debut The Padres recalled Giolito from Triple-A El Paso to start Sunday's game against the Mariners.

Impact After making four starts in the minor leagues, Giolito is ready to make his 2026 major-league debut for the Padres. The right-hander built up to 74 pitches over six innings during his last outing with Double-A San Antonio, so he shouldn't have significant workload limitations in his first outing for San Diego. Giolito posted a 3.41 ERA, 1.29 WHIP and 121:56 K:BB across 145 regular-season innings with the Red Sox last season, but he was unable to land a contract for 2026 until signing with the Friars in late April.

MAY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Padres' Lucas Giolito ready to feel 'normal' in debut vs. Mariners Deadspin | Padres' Lucas Giolito ready to feel 'normal' in debut vs. Mariners

MAY 17 • DEADSPIN.COM

Padres look to sweep series against the Mariners

The San Diego Padres will aim to sweep a three-game series with a victory over the Seattle Mariners

MAY 17 • Associated Press

Giolito ready to give Padres a lift: 'He's been there, done that' SEATTLE -- Not much in the past eight months could be described as “normal” for Lucas Giolito. He’s ready to change that Sunday.

MAY 16 • MLB.COM

Padres manager Craig Stammen reveals when Lucas Giolito will make his team debut Padres manager Craig Stammen confirmed Lucas Giolito is set for his San Diego debut as the club prepares for its matchup with the Seattle Ma...

MAY 16 • BOLAVIP.COM

Padres recall righty Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso, place RHP Matt Waldron on 15-day injured list

The San Diego Padres recalled right-hander Alek Jacob from Triple-A El Paso and placed righty Matt Waldron on the 15-day injured list with a right upper arm injury

MAY 16 • Associated Press

What to expect when Giolito joins Padres' rotation MILWAUKEE -- The Padres’ starting rotation is expected to get a boost this weekend when Lucas Giolito arrives. The veteran right-hander, who...

MAY 15 • MLB.COM

Former MLB all-star pitcher set to join Padres Lucas Giolito is a former MLB All-Star, but it’s a term we have to use loosely. No disrespect meant to the right-hander, but at this point i...

MAY 14 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Padres now know when Lucas Giolito will make season debut | Sporting News It was an extended offseason for the veteran pitcher.

MAY 13 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Team debut expected this weekend Giolito is expected to enter the Padres' rotation this weekend in Seattle, Kevin Acee of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports.

Impact He will likely take over Matt Waldron's spot in the San Diego rotation. After not signing until late April, Giolito has been pitching in the minors to sharpen up. He looked excellent his last time out Sunday with Double-A San Antonio, striking out three over six innings of one-run ball. Giolito has been pitching on four days' rest in the minors, so he could join the Padres' rotation as soon as Friday, but if the club doesn't want to push Randy Vasquez back, Giolito turn would come Saturday or Sunday. He threw 74 pitches Sunday, so Giolito might have less than a full workload at his disposal versus the Mariners.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Padres Have Difficult Decision Looming as Lucas Giolito Gets Set for Debut With Lucas Giolito's debut coming, the Padres will have to make some changes in the starting rotation.

MAY 12 • SI.COM

Looks ready to join big club Giolito struck out three batters and allowed one earned run on three hits and no walks over six innings in a start Sunday for Double-A San Antonio.

Impact Making his fourth appearance in the minors since signing a one-year deal with San Diego on April 22, Giolito delivered his best performance yet. He displayed pinpoint control in the start, pumping in 52 of his 74 pitches for strikes while not walking a batter or throwing a wild pitch for the first time during his rehab assignment. The Padres haven't decided on Giolito's next steps, but based on both the form he showed and the workload he handled Sunday, the right-hander appears ready to make his 2026 MLB debut for his next appearance. He could join the Padres in Seattle to make a start during the club's three-game series versus the Mariners this coming weekend.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Covers four frames in MiLB start Giolito covered four innings Tuesday in a start for Double-A San Antonio, yielding five runs (three earned) on eight hits and two walks while striking out two batters.

Impact Making his third start in the minors after signing a one-year deal with the Padres on April 22, Giolito was able to push up his pitch count to 78. Between Tuesday's start and his previous two appearances with Single-A Lake Elsinore, Giolito has posted a 6.55 ERA, 1.91 WHIP and 12:6 K:BB over 11 innings. The 31-year-old righty will need to be added to the Padres' 26-man active roster by May 16, so he could be in line for one more tune-up outing in the minors before entering the San Diego rotation.

MAY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Completes second start at Single-A Giolito struck out six and allowed three earned runs on five hits and one walk over 4.1 innings Thursday in his start for Single-A Lake Elsinore.

Impact After remaining unsigned until reaching a one-year deal with the Padres on April 22, Giolito reported to Lake Elsinore shortly thereafter to essentially complete his own version of spring training. He's now made two starts for Lake Elsinore, and after covering 4.1 innings and tossing 70 pitches Thursday, Giolito looks to be close to fully stretched out. Giolito hasn't been especially sharp in either outing, however, so the Padres will likely have him make one or two more starts in the minors before he slots back into the big-league rotation. San Diego will have until May 16 to add him to its active roster.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

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