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By Zach Pressnell
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Jon Heyman of the New York Post recently suggested that Boston Red Sox star third baseman Alex Bregman would opt out of his current contract and pursue a deal worth at least $200 million in the offseason.
That report will have a drastic impact on the Red Sox and their future.
With that report in mind, FanSided's Zachary Rotman recently suggested Red Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito "would be sacrificed" as a result of Bregman's potential $200 million contract.
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"Right now, Giolito has a $14 million club option for 2026, but that number rises to $19 million and becomes a mutual option if he can throw at least 140 innings this season," Rotman wrote. "Right now, Giolito is at 72.1 innings with the entire second half in front of him. 140 innings is certainly possible.
"Given how he's pitched, it'll be tough for the Red Sox to reject any option they have to keep Giolito in town, but a lucrative Bregman contract certainly makes it tougher for the team to commit to Giolito as well. It'll be interesting to see just how much the Red Sox are willing to spend."
There are a few players on the roster that the Red Sox certainly wouldn't bring back if they're forced to give Bregman $200 million. Giolito is one of the players on the roster that would be tough to cut ties with, especially if he continues to dominate in the second half.
But if the Red Sox have to agree to the mutual option at nearly $20 million for next season, it's likely they opt out and try to re-sign him to a different contract instead. Still, with Bregman's deal looming, Giolito's future in Boston is certainly in question.
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