The last time Lucas Giolito felt this good about the way he was throwing the ball was the first half of the 2023 season, when he logged a 3.45 ERA in 19 starts for the White Sox. Two years later, he’s hoping the second half of 2025 doesn’t turn out like that one.

The Boston Red Sox currently sit with a 40-39 record and are in a great spot to make their first postseason since 2021. Boston is well-positioned to make the playoffs for years to come, and this offseason could be when the team finally starts spending big money.