He hasn’t exactly sparkled in five rehab starts, walking 31 hitters and finishing with an ERA over 5, but Lucas Giolito is ready to make his 2025 MLB debut nonetheless. The former All-Star will pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday.

Almost 17 months after signing with the Red Sox, Lucas Giolito is finally set to make his first official appearance in a Boston uniform. Manager Alex Cora told reporters (including the Boston Globe’s Pete Abraham) that Giolito will be reinstated from the 15-day injured list on Wednesday, and start that day’s game in Toronto against the Blue Jays.

It has been nearly 16 months since the Red Sox signed . He’s finally ready to pitch his first game for them. Barring another setback, Giolito is lined up to face the Toronto Blue Jays on Wednesday. It has been a long road for the 30-year-old righthander.