Lucas Giolito’s long free agency is over.The San Diego Padres announced April 22 that they have signed the former Boston Red Sox pitcher to a one-year, contract. According to Jon Heyman of the New York Post, Giolito will receive a pro-rated portion of $3 million.Giolito, the best pitcher without a contract for 2026, also receives a mutual option in the contract for 2027.MORE: Red Sox pitcher suddenly leaves game with injuryThe right-hander went 10-4 with a 3.41 ERA in 26 starts for the Boston Red Sox last year. He’s 71-66 with a 4.30 ERA in 206 games (204 starts) in nine MLB seasons.The Padres are 16-7, and looking to make it back to the National League playoff field for the fifth time in the last seven seasons. They recently lost right-handed starter Nick Pivetta to a right elbow injury, leaving an obvious void in their rotation.Giolito, 31, has been a reliable source of innings in his career when healthy.MORE: Tributes pour in after four-time MLB All-Star, manager diesMore to come on this story.