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How Padres will break Lucas Giolito into organization after free-agency deal
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On Wednesday, the San Diego Padres signed right-handed pitcher Lucas Giolito to a one-year deal with a mutual option at the end of the season. The contract is worth roughly $3 million with a chance to earn up to $8 million, and Giolito hopes to become a serious weapon for the Padres in the rotation this season.
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Because Giolito delayed his signing and chose to wait until a month into the season, he won't be able to join the team right away. Here is what Bob Nightengale reported after the signing .
"He (Giolito) will start pitching at Class A after missing all of spring training with the Padres planning to add him to the big league roster within the next three weeks."
The Padres will keep Giolito close by in Lake Elsinore, about two hours north of San Diego. That is usually where the Friars have their players do rehab stints during the season, as the other three minor-league affiliates are in Texas .
It's expected that Giolito will start at least two games in Single-A; however, there is a chance that it drags on to 3-4 games due to the fact that the Padres do not need to rush him in. The Friars are playing very well right now with a 16-7 record, tied for the best record in the league alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers .
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Randy Vasquez and Michael King are pitching very well and will remain at the top of the rotation all season, depending on health. German Marquez and Walker Buehler have pitched well enough to keep their spots right now. With the injuries to Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta , Matt Waldron currently owns the 5th spot in the rotation. Giolito will likely take Waldron's spot, and the knuckleballer could move up to the bullpen.
Be sure to stay tuned as Giolito works his way up to the Padres.
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