GARRETT WHITLOCK NEWS

Red Sox lineup: Garrett Whitlock to face new Orioles ace Corbin Burnes in spring debut Garrett Whitlock is scheduled to start the Red Sox first Grapefruit League game of the spring, and he’ll face off against the Baltimore Orio...

FEBRUARY 24 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Healthy Whitlock 'in a great spot' to begin camp FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Though the Grapefruit League season is still more than a week away, there was something to be said for Garrett Whitlock...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLB.COM

An improved Garrett Whitlock could hold key to Red Sox season Garrett Whitlock has battled injury throughout his tenure in Boston, but now back to full health he hopes to earn a spot in the starting rot...

FEBRUARY 1 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

MLB Notebook: Why Garrett Whitlock loves Red Sox offseason; NESN news & more In this week's MLB notebook, we reveal why Garrett Whitlock is thrilled by the Red Sox' offseason moves so far. Plus, news on the 2024 NESN...

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

A season beset by injuries and the death of his brother has given Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock a new perspective - The Boston Globe “I’m just grateful to be in the big leagues,” said Whitlock. “Whatever I can do to help get this team to a World Series, that’s what I’m loo...

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Earns first save Whitlock picked up the save in Friday's 3-0 victory over the Orioles. He allowed one hit and no walks while striking out three over two scoreless innings.

Impact Whitlock notched his first save of 2023 (ninth of his career) Friday night with the two-inning outing. The 27-year-old righty has been solid in a relief role throughout September with a 2.89 ERA, 0.86 ERA and 10:2 K:BB over 9.1 innings. The 33-pitch, multi-inning effort likely ends Whitlock's tough season in which he's thrown 71.2 innings to the tune of a 5.15 ERA, 1.33 WHIP and 72:13 K:BB.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Garrett Whitlock's pitches | 09/22/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Garrett Whitlock's pitches

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023 • MLB.COM

Garrett Whitlock's lost year mirrors that of his Red Sox, and is just as troubling COMMENTARY The Red Sox quietly churned on this weekend, walked off twice in Toronto in a sweep that continued their weeks-long trend of maki...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • BOSTON.COM

Activated from bereavement Boston activated Whitlock from the bereavement list ahead of Sunday's game against the Orioles, Rob Bradford of WEEI.com reports.

Impact Whitlock was excused from the Red Sox for a week as he dealt with a private family mater. He'll return Sunday to a multi-inning relief role, with Joe Jacques getting optioned out to Triple-A Worcester in a corresponding roster move.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on bereavement list The Red Sox placed Whitlock on the bereavement list Sunday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Whitlock will sit out at least three games -- and no more than seven -- as he tends to more important matters. Brennan Bernardino was activated from the COVID-19 IL in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Notebook: Lost seasons by Tanner Houck, Garrett Whitlock helped doom Red Sox The Red Sox were counting on Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock to be big pieces of their starting rotation this year. But thanks to injuries...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Works around traffic Whitlock allowed two hits and a walk while striking out one over two scoreless innings in Wednesday's 7-5 extra-inning win over Houston.

Impact Whitlock had traffic on the bases in each of his two innings but was able to work around it. That included a nifty sliding catch of Alex Bregman's popup in foul territory. The play was officially ruled batter interference, because Bregman impeded catcher Connor Wong's ability to make the play. The game also featured Boston closer Kenley Jansen leaving due to a hamstring injury. Pending the severity of that, Whitlock, a trusted setup arm, could be used for save opportunities.

AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Whitlock's nice catch | 08/23/2023 Garrett Whitlock makes a nice catch in foul territory for the second out of the bottom of the 7th inning

AUGUST 24, 2023 • MLB.COM

Grabs win in return Whitlock (5-3) earned the win in Sunday's 6-3 win over the Tigers. He allowed one unearned run while striking out three over two hitless innings.

Impact It was an impressive return for Whitlock, who'd been sidelined since July 4 with a bone bruise in his elbow. The 27-year-old right-hander made 10 starts for the Red Sox earlier this year, though he figures to work out of the bullpen going forward. Overall, Whitlock sports a 5.03 ERA with a 1.27 WHIP and 50:7 K:BB across 53.2 innings this season.

AUGUST 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Whitlock, fresh off IL, wastes no time in contributing in old role To say it's been a frustrating season for Garrett Whitlock would be an understatement. On Sunday, he was activated from his third IL stint a...

AUGUST 13, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Activated from IL The Red Sox activated Whitlock (elbow) from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Whitlock has been on the injured list since July 4 with a bone bruise in his right elbow. He holds a 5.23 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 51.2 innings but looked sharp during his rehab outing, throwing 2.1 scoreless innings while striking out three batters with Triple-A Worcester. Whitlock is expected to join the Sox's bullpen as a multi-inning reliever.

AUGUST 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Chris Sale is back in pitching mix for Red Sox, with Tanner Houck and Garrett Whitlock soon to follow - The Boston Globe While Houck will return as starter, potentially next week in Houston, Whitlock is set to join the bullpen Sunday for the series finale again...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

On track for Sunday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Whitlock (elbow) is on track to return Sunday, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Whitlock pitched well in his rehab debut Wednesday with Triple-A Worcester, striking out three of the nine batters he faced over 2.1 scoreless frames. Out since early July due to a bone bruise in his right elbow, the 27-year-old is expected to operate as a multi-inning reliever down the stretch. He could happen into some wins and a save or two in that role.

AUGUST 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock Looking To 'Contribute' In Any Role Red Sox pitcher Garrett Whitlock continues to work toward returning to Boston and doesn't have his eye on fulfilling any specific role.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • NESN.COM

Looks sharp in rehab outing Whitlock (elbow) struck out three and surrendered two hits while walking none in 2.1 scoreless innings in his rehab appearance Wednesday for Triple-A Worcester. He also hit a batte...

Impact Whitlock pumped in 33 of his 46 pitches for strikes while allowing only three of the nine batters he faced to reach base, with both of the hits he allowed being of the soft-contact variety. The strong rehab outing was exactly what the Red Sox wanted to see from Whitlock, who was making his first appearance since July 2 after missing the past five weeks with a bone bruise in his right elbow. Before being placed on the 15-day injured list, Whitlock had served as a starter for the Red Sox, but he'll be rejoining the club as a multi-inning reliever. Assuming he checks out fine after being evaluated following Wednesday's rehab appearance, Whitlock will likely be activated from the IL ahead of Sunday's game against the Tigers.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to be activated Sunday Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Whitlock (elbow) is expected to be reinstated from the 15-day injured list Sunday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Before being activated, Whitlock will make just one three-inning rehab appearance, which will come Wednesday at Triple-A Worcester. Cora reiterated Monday that Whitlock will be returning to the Red Sox in a relief role, though the organization isn't necessarily pulling the plug on moving the right-hander back to the rotation in 2024. While the move to the bullpen likely lessens his overall fantasy appeal so long as closer Kenley Jansen is available for save situations, Whitlock could still have some value as a ratio stabilizer in a multi-inning relief role. Over 112.2 career innings as a reliever between the 2021 and 2022 seasons, Whitlock compiled a 2.24 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 22.9 K-BB%.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for rehab assignment Red Sox manager Alex Cora confirmed Sunday that Whitlock (elbow) should begin a minor-league rehab assignment during the upcoming week, Mac Cerullo of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact Whitlock made it through his live batting practice session Saturday no worse for the wear, so he'll advance to the final phase of his recovery program from the bone bruise in his right elbow. Cora reiterated Sunday that his plan is to deploy Whitlock as a multi-inning reliever once he returns from the 15-day injured list, likely around the middle of August.

AUGUST 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Whitlock faces live batters at Fenway as part of ramp-up following elbow injury - The Boston Globe “He was good. [Velocity] was up; the shape of the pitches was good,” manager Alex Cora said. Upon his return, the plan calls for Whitlock to...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Jen McCaffrey: Pre-game notes: -Garrett Whitlock threw a... - The Athletic Pre-game notes: -Garrett Whitlock threw a two-inning live BP. He was up to 93-94 mph. They'll reassess how he feels Sunday then decide on a...

AUGUST 5, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Throws live BP Whitlock (elbow) threw live batting practice Saturday, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact It was previously reported the 27-year-old could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, but the Red Sox instead opted for live batting practice before reevaluating. If Whitlock checks out fine Sunday, he could begin a rehab stint within the next week.

AUGUST 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE