The Boston Red Sox are facing a challenging start to their season, with three of their starting pitchers placed on the injured list. Lucas Giolito, who recently suffered a low-grade left hamstring strain during spring training, joins Brayan Bello (shoulder) and Kutter Crawford (knee) as they prepare for the season opener on March 27 against Texas.

Giolito, who signed a significant two-year, $38.5 million contract with the Red Sox prior to last season, missed all of 2023 due to a partial tear in his right ulnar collateral ligament. His previous season stats were less than impressive, with an 8-15 record and a 4.88 ERA across stints with the Chicago White Sox, Los Angeles Angels, and Cleveland Guardians. With these injuries, the Red Sox will need to strategize effectively as they look to navigate the early part of the season without their key pitching assets.