Padres' Giolito may lose spot as rotation starters return from injury
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 2, 2026, 1:30 PM
Last updated Jun 2, 2026
As the San Diego Padres prepare for the return of pitchers Joe Musgrove and Nick Pivetta, Lucas Giolito's status in the rotation is uncertain. After joining the Padres in mid-April, Giolito has struggled in three starts, leading to questions about his role once the injured players are back. The Padres are also looking to shake up their offense, calling up Jase Bowen from Triple-A. Despite the team's challenges, other players like Gavin Sheets are contributing positively at the plate.
- •Giolito signed with the Padres after declining a $19 million option with the Red Sox.
- •Musgrove and Pivetta are expected to return soon from injuries.
- •Jase Bowen has been called up to help revitalize the struggling offense.
- •Gavin Sheets is leading the Padres in offensive production this season.
- 1:30 PMYahoo Sports — Good Morning San Diego: Lucas Giolito may be odd man out when Padres rotation gets healthy
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