GARRETT WHITLOCK NEWS

Expected to return as reliever Whitlock (elbow) will likely join Boston's bullpen once he comes off the 15-day injured list, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The expectation is that Whitlock will go on a rehab assignment next week and return as a multi-inning reliever, similar to his role for the club in 2021. Whitlock has never topped 78.1 innings in a big-league season, and may fall shy of that mark again this year (sitting on 51.2 innings). Meanwhile, Tanner Houck (face) is expected to get stretched out and return as a starting pitcher.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nearing rehab assignment Whitlock (elbow) could begin a rehab assignment Sunday with Triple-A Worcester, Chris Cotillo of The Springfield Republican reports.

Impact Whitlock is on about the same trajectory as Tanner Houck (face), who is scheduled to begin a rehab stint with Worcester on Saturday. One of the two could return to the Red Sox in more of a piggyback role rather than a locked-in rotation spot, though there's nothing official yet on that front. Whitlock has been limited to 51.2 major-league innings (10 starts) this season because of elbow trouble.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scheduled for bullpen Tuesday Whitlock (elbow) will throw an up-and-down bullpen session Tuesday, Chad Jennings of The Athletic reports.

Impact Both Whitlock and Tanner Houck (face) will throw bullpens Tuesday ahead of a rehab assignment. Each hurler has experience in the rotation and bullpen, and it's unclear which role the two pitchers will occupy going forward. This is the second time in 2023 that Whitlock has been shelved with elbow woes.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team to discuss role The Red Sox will discuss Wednesday which role Whitlock (elbow) fills upon his return, Alex Speier of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Manager Alex Cora said he would prefer to have Whitlock back "as soon as possible," which would point to a relief role. However, the skipper also pointed out that the team is in need of rotation help. The decision could boil down to what, if any, kind of pitching help the Red Sox acquired at the trade deadline. Whitlock has been out since early July with a bone bruise in his right elbow.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes throwing Whitlock (elbow) played catch Monday, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.

Impact Whitlock reportedly felt "great" after throwing for the first time since he landed on the injured list July 4. He still has a long way to go in his rehab process, but it's a good sign to see him trending upward. Whitlock put up a 5.23 ERA and 1.32 WHIP through 51.2 frames before suffering a bone bruise in his right elbow.

JULY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not throwing Whitlock (elbow) hasn't yet resumed throwing, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Whitlock landed on the injured list July 4 with a bone bruise in his right elbow and doesn't appear to be on track for a return soon. He's slated for bullpen sessions Monday and Tuesday, after which a clearer picture regarding his return timeline should emerge.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox place Whitlock on IL; Paxton goes on paternity list

The Boston Red Sox placed right-handed starter Garrett Whitlock on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation

JULY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox place pitcher Garrett Whitlock (right elbow) on 15-day injured list - The Boston Globe This is Whitlock’s second trip to the injured list this season, the first in April as a result of ulnar neuritis in the same elbow.

JULY 4, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Has elbow bone bruise Whitlock has been diagnosed with a bone bruise in his right elbow, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitlock was officially placed on the injured list Tuesday and will be re-assessed next week. The diagnosis is a positive thing, all things considered, as he has appeared to avoid a major injury. A clearer picture regarding a timetable for Whitlock should be available next week.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Latest On Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock 'Closest Thing To Good News' Red Sox manager Alex Cora addressed the injury to Garrett Whitlock which placed him on the 15-day IL, prior to Tuesday afternoon's game.

JULY 4, 2023 • NESN.COM

Red Sox put Garrett Whitlock on IL, James Paxton on paternity list The Boston Red Sox placed right-hander Garrett Whitlock to the 15-day injured list and left-hander James Paxton on the paternity leave list...

JULY 4, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Officially placed on injured list Whitlock was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with right elbow inflammation, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Whitlock suffered the injury during Sunday's start against the Blue Jays, but the good news is an MRI didn't reveal any structural damage. It remains unclear at this point how much time the right-hander might miss, however. He'll be eligible for activation on July 18.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bound for IL but injury not serious Whitlock is expected to be placed on the 15-day injured list, but his right elbow injury isn't considered serious, Sean McAdam of MassLive.com reports.

Impact Whitlock had to be removed from Sunday's start against the Blue Jays due to tightness in his pitching elbow. While the results of an MRI have not yet been revealed, McAdam hears that the injury "is not being considered a major setback." Theoretically, Whitlock could miss only one start with the All-Star break coming up, although it's not clear at this point whether he will be ready to go when his 15 days are up or close to it. The good news is that it appears he's avoided a long-term injury.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox likely to place Garrett Whitlock on IL Tuesday, but optimistic that setback isn't serious Garrett Whitlock, who experienced elbow tightness and left Sunday's game after just one inning, is likely heading to the IL, but according t...

JULY 3, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Despite sweep in Toronto, storm clouds gather with Garrett Whitlock's latest injury Whitlock will get an MRI on Monday to determine why his right elbow has felt stiff for a while.

JULY 3, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Garrett Whitlock K's Bichette | 07/02/2023 Garrett Whitlock strikes out Bo Bichette looking in the 1st inning before leaving ahead of the 2nd with right elbow tightness

JULY 2, 2023 • MLB.COM

Heading for MRI Manager Alex Cora said after Sunday's win over the Blue Jays that Whitlock (elbow) will undergo an MRI on Monday, Gabrielle Starr of the Boston Herald reports.

Impact The right-hander lasted just one frame Sunday before being lifted due to right elbow tightness, which Cora indicated is presenting similarly to the elbow injury that kept him on the IL for most of May. It remains to be seen whether the 26-year-old will require a trip to the shelf this time around, but the Red Sox could play it safe given he's scheduled for just one more start before the All-Star break.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox rotation takes another hit as Garrett Whitlock leaves game after one inning with elbow issue - The Boston Globe Whitlock only got three outs in Toronto before elbow tightness forced him to leave the game.

JULY 2, 2023 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Red Sox RHP Garrett Whitlock leaves after 1 inning with tight right elbow

Boston Red Sox right-hander Garrett Whitlock left Sunday’s start against the Toronto Blue Jays with tightness in his right elbow

JULY 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox's Garrett Whitlock Exits Start Vs. Blue Jays With Injury Boston Red Sox starting pitcher Garrett Whitlock had to leave his start Sunday against the Blue Jays early due to an injury.

JULY 2, 2023 • NESN.COM

Day ends early with elbow injury Whitlock was removed after one inning during his start Sunday against the Blue Jays due to right elbow tightness, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports. He struck out a batter a...

Impact The Red Sox will likely put Whitlock through a number of tests -- and possibly an MRI -- to confirm the severity of his injury, but given the nature of his initial diagnosis, the right-hander may face an uphill battle to make his final turn through the rotation before the All-Star break. With Tanner Houck (face) and Chris Sale (shoulder) both likely to be sidelined until August, Whitlock's injury only further depletes Boston's starting pitching depth.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

As Tanner Houck heals from facial surgery, Garrett Whitlock offers help, and updates “We joked he got a new face for his birthday,” Whitlock said — and as Houck's best friend on the team, he's allowed that kind of humor.

JULY 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Hammered by Miami Whitlock (4-3) took the loss in Tuesday's 10-1 rout at the hands of the Marlins, surrendering six runs on 11 hits over 4.2 innings. He struck out seven without walking a batter.

Impact While the whiffs did salvage his fantasy line to some extent, Whitlock was hit hard when he was in the strike zone and served up long balls to Bryan De La Cruz and Jean Segura, who had a combined nine homers on the season coming into the contest. The rough night snapped a three-game quality start streak for the right-hander, and Whitlock now has a 4.67 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 35:4 K:BB through 34.2 innings over six outings since returning to the rotation in late May. He'll look to bounce back in his next start, likely to come this weekend in Toronto.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Breaking down Garrett Whitlock's pitches | 06/27/2023 Pitch diagrams, the data behind Garrett Whitlock's pitches

JUNE 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Garrett Whitlock's seven K's | 06/27/2023 Garrett Whitlock strikes out seven against the Marlins over 4 2/3 innings while giving up six runs

JUNE 28, 2023 • MLB.COM