Giolito was optioned to Triple-A Charlotte on Tuesday.

EDGE Analysis

Giolito's stock is down and he didn't do anything to change that narrative this spring. He posted a 5.59 ERA, 1.55 WHIP and six strikeouts in 9.2 innings, but more importantly, he was sitting at just 90 mph in a recent start and was struggling with his command -- the two main issues that plagued him last season. It's possible that he was dealing with a case of dead arm and he will be able to build up strength during the season, but it's also possible that the electric stuff that once had him positioned as the top pitching prospect in the game is never coming back. The White Sox can gain an extra year of control by holding Giolito down until May 24, so that seems quite likely.