Lucas Giolito is overwhelming likely to be on the move at the trade deadline, as he is listed with +1500 odds to be a member of the White Sox post-August 1st.
If it happens, where does the talented right-hander end up?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are the favorites to add Giolito to their rotation, listed with +210 odds to acquire him according to DraftKings.
However, some American League teams are also right in the mix, along with an upstart National League Central squad.
Here are the five teams with the best odds to have Lucas Giolito on their team after August 1st, according to DraftKings on July 24th:
- Los Angeles Dodgers +210
- Houston Astros +400
- Texas Rangers +600
- Baltimore Orioles +900
- Cincinnati Reds +1000
Giolito, 29, is 6-6 this season with a 3.79 ERA and a 1.22 WHIP. He averages 9.74 strikeouts per nine innings and could be one of the highest-quality arms available for teams in World Series contention.
The White Sox are a disappointing 41-60 on the season and should be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. The Dodgers are four games ahead of the Diamondbacks and Giants in the National League West and Giolito could strengthen their staff for the playoffs.
The Astros also have designs of a deep playoff run and Giolito would be a welcome addition. The Rangers have the third-best record in the American League and may also want to stockpile an extra arm for the postseason.
The Orioles have catapulted into first place in the American League East, making Giolito a real possibility there.
The Cincinnati Reds have defied expectations and sit at 55-46 on the season, just a half-game back of the Brewers in the National League Central and in line to grab a wild card berth.
Cincy has a plethora of talented young players and could look to add a strong arm to the rotation to increase its chances of making the postseason.
Here is a look at the rest of the teams with odds listed to add Lucas Giolito, according to DraftKings on July 24th:
- Atlanta Braves +1100
- New York Yankees +1200
- Tampa Bay Rays +1300
- Toronto Blue Jays +1400
- San Francisco Giants +1500
- Chicago White Sox (Current Team) +1500
- Any Other Team +1500
