Kansas City Royals catcher/designated hitter Salvador Perezwent 3-for-4 with a double and a home run in Saturday's 5-1 loss to the Chicago White Sox. Perez is now hitting .432 with five homers in 37 at-bats opposing Lucas Giolito for his career. The four-time Silver Slugger is on quite a run over his last 30 games, hitting .319 with eight bombs and 20 RBI over the span. Perez has been the highest-ranked catcher in mixed roto leagues during the virtual month-long hot streak. Continue to set and forget the slugging backstop in all fantasy lineups while he's rolling.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito went six innings and struck out four Kansas City Royals on his way to his third win of the season on Saturday. He allowed just one run on six hits and one walk as Chicago topped Kansas City 5-1. The 28-year-old holds a satisfactory 3.62 ERA and 1.12 WHIP. It's a step up from a discouraging 4.90 ERA and 1.44 WHIP in 2022. On Thursday, Giolito takes on the Detroit Tigers, and he owns a troublesome 4.46 ERA in 109 career innings against them. He won't be an elite fantasy play for that one by any means.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito allowed one run on two hits over seven innings in a 7-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins in 12 innings on Thursday. Giolito struck out seven and walked three while taking a no-decision. The veteran hurler was excellent in his start against the Twins, notching 18 swinging strikes and a 32% CSW on 101 pitches. Giolito now has a 1-2 record, 3.67 ERA, 1.10 WHIP, and 41 strikeouts over 41 2/3 innings of work. His next start is set for Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals.

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito on the bereavement list on Monday and reinstated right-hander Joe Kelly (groin) from the 15-day injured list in a corresponding move. Giolito allowed four runs and struck out five batters while going seven innings against the Tampa Bay Rays on Sunday, but he'll now be away from the team for a few days. There's a good chance the 28-year-old right-hander will be able to make his next scheduled start this Friday against the Rays again. Giolito has 28 strikeouts in 28 innings pitched over his five starts this year, but he's also allowed 15 runs (14 earned) on 27 hits (four home runs) for a 4.50 ERA (4.26 FIP). Kelly, 34, will return to being a late-inning bullpen guy for Chicago, and he has some value in holds leagues.

Chicago White Sox starter Lucas Giolito will make his second appearance of the season on Friday, taking on Rich Hill and the Pittsburgh Pirates. His first game of the year was encouraging, as he pitched five innings and gave up two earned runs against the Houston Astros while striking out six and walking just one. Giolito had his worst campaign since 2018 last season when he posted a 4.90 ERA with 177 strikeouts over 161.2 innings and a concerning 61 walks and 1.34 HR/9. The right-hander can certainly bounce back in 2023, and he's almost a must-start in most formats against a pretty shallow Pirates offense.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito said Tuesday that he was not concerned with his relative dip in velocity in his Cactus League start against the Brewers. Giolito pitched 4 1/3 innings, allowing two runs on one hit (a home run) and two walks with six strikeouts. While his fastball sat in the 91-94 MPH range, Giolito said, "I'm missing bats. I don't care how hard I'm throwing." The 28-year-old came into spring 35 pounds lighter and has pitched well, compiling a 3.86 ERA with 15 strikeouts in 9 1/3 IP. He has had a frustrating career for fantasy managers and was a big disappointment in 2022, posting a 4.90 ERA, 1.44 WHIP, and 25.4% strikeout rate in 30 starts. Fantasy managers will be hoping for Giolito to rebound to the 2019-2021 version of himself.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was in midseason form in the team's 4-3 Cactus League win over the Chicago Cubs on Friday, allowing three hits and one unearned run while walking two and striking out six in three innings pitched. In his two appearances so far this spring, he has fanned nine in five innings. The 28-year-old right-hander was a big disappointment in 2022, when he went 11-9 with a 4.90 ERA (4.06 FIP), 1.43 WHIP and 25.4 percent strikeout rate in 161 2/3 innings over 30 games started. If Giolito can limit the hard contact against him this year, he'll be a prime bounce-back candidate for fantasy managers. RotoBaller currently has Giolito ranked as the No. 43 fantasy starter, but he has ace potential.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito's disappointing season got even worse Thursday when he allowed seven runs over three innings during the eventual 21-5 loss to the Houston Astros. He surrendered eight hits and one walk while striking out five, and it's now the sixth time he's given up five earned runs or more in a start. Giolito does have nine wins and 132 strikeouts over 116.1 innings, but he's sporting an ugly 5.34 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, and 1.47 HR/9 over 22 starts. Giolito still has the talent, but fantasy managers should leave him on the bench until he figures things out.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito had a rough first half of the 2022 season. He will have a chance to start turning things around right out of the gate for the second half of the year as he'll be the team's starting pitcher against the Cleveland Guardians on Friday. Over 16 starts on the season, the 28-year-old has gone 6-5 with a 4.69 ERA and a 1.40 WHIP. He's averaging 10.4 K/9, which is a solid mark, but his 27.1% strikeout rate is the lowest its been since 2018, before he broke out as a high-end starter. Additionally, he's allowed a 10.4% barrel rate, which is well above anything we've ever seen from him (it's been 7.4% over his career).

On Saturday, Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito went only five innings pitched, allowing four earned runs on six hits and three walks in the White Sox's 11-9 loss to the Texas Rangers. Giolito, who struck out eight in the short outing, did not factor into the decision. It has been an uneven season so far for Giolito. He missed some time in April due to an abdominal strain and over 10 starts, he has only registered four quality starts. In April, Giolito posted a 2.57 ERA and 1.29 WHIP over three starts. In May, he took a step back, posting a 4.13 ERA and 1.41 WHIP over five starts. So far in June, Giolito has continued to struggle, posting a 4.91 ERA and 1.73 WHIP over two starts, including Saturday's game against Texas. On the season, Giolito owns a 3.88 ERA, 1.44 WHIP and 70 strikeouts over 53 1/3 innings. Although Giolito has been struggling, and fantasy managers were likely expecting more from him when they drafted him as their staff ace, he remains a must-start in all formats. He will look to rebound in his next start, which should be a tough test on Friday against the Astros in Houston.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was not at his sharpest in Tuesday's 6-5 loss to the Blue Jays. Giolito pitched 4 2/3 innings, allowing six runs on eight hits (including two home runs) and two walks with eight strikeouts. The 27-year-old is now 3-2 with a 3.61 ERA, 12.54 K/9 rate, and 3.61 BB/9 rate over his first eight starts. He will look to rebound in his next start, which will likely be a tough matchup at the Rays.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito has rejoined the team and will start on Wednesday against the Kansas City Royals after he's activated from the COVID-19 injured list. Giolito went on the injured list last Friday and shouldn't have any restrictions on his pitch count in his first start back in a good matchup against KC. The 27-year-old right-hander has been solid in his first five starts, allowing eight earned runs on 21 hits (five home runs allowed) while walking nine and striking out 37 in 26 2/3 innings. The strikeouts have been nice, but his 3.77 FIP points a bit of good luck in the early going. Regardless, most fantasy managers will want to get Giolito back in their starting lineups on Wednesday.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was sent to the COVID-19 injured list on Friday. Luckily for Giolito, it appears as if his time on the COVID-19 injured list will be short. White Sox manager Tony La Russa spoke to reporters on Monday and stated that there is hope that Giolito will return soon and that he will start either Game 2 of Tuesday's doubleheader or Wednesday's game. La Russa also said that he didn't want to go with a bullpen game in Game 2 Tuesday. Dylan Cease is slated to start Game 1 on Tuesday and Vince Velasquez is projected as Wednesday's starter. If Giolito isn't ready on Tuesday, Velasquez will likely be bumped up a day.

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Andrew Vaughn (hand) from the 10-day injured list on Friday. In a corresponding move, starting pitcher Lucas Giolito was placed on the COVID-19 injured list. Giolito reportedly began experiencing symptoms earlier this week and the expectation is that he will be able to return to the team at some point next week. Vaughn, meanwhile, had been out since late April due to a bruised right hand. He played in two rehab games at Triple-A and homered twice in the second of the two games. We expect him to be in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Gerrit Cole and the New York Yankees.

The Chicago White Sox activated starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) from the 10-day injured list on Sunday in advance of his scheduled start against the Minnesota Twins in the series finale. In corresponding moves, outfielder Eloy Jimenez (hamstring) was placed on the injured list and right-hander Ryan Burr (shoulder) was sent on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Charlotte. Giolito has been on the injured list since April 12 after he suffered an abdominal strain in his Opening Day start against the Detroit Tigers. The right-hander allowed just a hit with six strikeouts and four scoreless innings in his season debut, but he'll be a bit more risky in his first start back from the IL on Sunday.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) said he expects to return on Sunday and start against the Minnesota Twins. Giolito threw a simulated game in Arizona on Tuesday and could be activated from the 10-day injured list in time to start on Sunday in the series finale. The 27-year-old went on the injured list on April 12 with a left abdominal strain, but he looks to be in good health now. Giolito only threw four innings in his season debut on April 8, so he's likely to have his pitch count limited on Sunday if he indeed returns from the injured list. Giolito can be an ace for fantasy managers when healthy, but he'll be extra risky without much upside in his return from injury this weekend.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) is slated to throw a simulated game on Tuesday. According to White Sox manager Tony La Russa, if Giolito makes it through the simulated game okay, he could return to the mound for the White Sox "as soon as five days from now." That means Giolito could be on the mound for the White Sox on Sunday against the Minnesota Twins. The 27-year-old suffered an abdominal strain during his first start of the year and was placed on the injured list shortly after. Once he's back, Jimmy Lambert will be bumped out of the rotation.

The Chicago White Sox placed starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) and outfielder AJ Pollock (hamstring) on the injured list on Tuesday. Giolito was expected to land on the injured list after suffering an abdominal strain in his season debut against the Detroit Tigers last Friday, but he at least struck out six in four scoreless innings for his fantasy managers. The 27-year-old will miss at least two starts, but he could return later this month. Jimmy Lambert could step into Giolito's rotation spot until he returns. Pollock strained his right hamstring in Saturday's game and will miss at least 10 days. Adam Engel, Gavin Sheets and Leury Garcia are all candidate to see more work in the corner outfield while Pollock is on the shelf.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) will go on the injured list and miss two starts at the very least, according to Vinnie Duber. The right-hander started Friday's Opening Day game against the Detroit Tigers, pitching four innings and allowing no runs before feeling pain in his abdomen. This is bad news for fantasy managers and the White Sox, who are already down starter Lance Lynn for a month of the season. With two starters on the shelf, expect Vince Velasquez and possibly Reynaldo Lopez to step into the rotation. The former has struggled mightily the past few seasons, including a 6.30 ERA in 2021, while the latter showed flashes, pitching to a 3.43 ERA over nine starts and 11 relief appearances.

Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Lucas Giolito (abdomen) was removed from his start on Opening Day against the Detroit Tigers after four innings. According to the club, he was dealing with abdominal tightness on his left side. He is currently being evaluated by the training staff. The 27-year-old was cruising through his outing before the removal. Over his four innings, he allowed just one hit and two walks while striking out six. We should know more about the injury and whether or not he's in jeopardy of missing a start soon. As of now, he lines up to make his next start against the Seattle Mariners on Thursday.