The San Diego Padres have reached an agreement to sign pitcher Lucas Giolito to a one-year contract, according to @JeffPassan. The addition is expected to provide a boost to a San Diego starting rotation that has been described as beleaguered.
The deal reportedly includes a mutual option for the following season. However, because mutual options are almost never exercised by both the team and the player, it is expected that Giolito will join the Padres for the current season and then hit free agency again once the year concludes.
By signing Giolito, the Padres address a specific need within their pitching staff. Further details regarding the official announcement or the financial terms of the agreement have not yet been made public.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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