Lucas Giolito

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito (chest) is expected to make his Cactus League debut later this week, according to manager Rick Renteria.

Fantasy Impact

Giolito has been dealing with a strained chest muscle and soreness in his rib cage since camp opened. The 2019 breakout ace appears to be on the upswing as the calendar flips to March.

Lucas Giolito (chest) threw a bullpen on Saturday and said afterwards that he feels 100 percent.

Fantasy Impact

Giolito has been dealing with a strained chest muscle but it appears as if he has gotten over the issue. The 25-year-old finally broke out in 2019, posting a 3.41 ERA with 228 strikeouts in 176 1/3 innings pitched.

Lucas Giolito (chest muscle) made throws from 150 feet on Tuesday.

Fantasy Impact

Giolito is dealing with a strained chest muscle but isn't expected to miss Opening Day. The plan is for him to throw a bullpen by the end of the week so fantasy players can feel safe to draft him as you normally would.

Lucas Giolito is dealing with a strained muscle in his rib-cage area, and is expected to miss the first week of Cactus League play.

Fantasy Impact

Giolito dealt with a couple minor injuries in 2019, but those seem to have subsided heading into 2020. This injury is not expected to impact his readiness for Opening Day, but it's relevant enough to keep an eye on.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito struck out 12 in a 6-3 loss to the Royals on Thursday. He allowed five runs over six innings.

Fantasy Impact

Giolito gave up two homers, which accounted for four of his five earned runs. The young right-hander now has a 14-9 record, 3.41 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, and 228 strikeouts in 176 2/3 innings of work.