GARRETT WHITLOCK NEWS

Will start Monday Whitlock (hip) will start Monday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates, Mac Cerullo of The North Andover Eagle-Tribune reports.

Impact Whitlock will make his second appearance of the spring as he works his way back from the hip surgery that has sidelined him for the majority of the exhibition season. The 26-year-old right-hander is expected to open the year on the injured list, but the fact he's making starts in spring training gives him a great chance of making that a short stint assuming there are no setbacks over the next two weeks.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes spring debut Whitlock (hip) walked one and struck out three over two scoreless relief innings in Wednesday's spring game against Tampa Bay.

Impact Whitlock looked impressive in his spring debut following rehab from hip surgery. While he pitched in relief Wednesday, following five strong innings from Corey Kluber, the right-hander is expected to be a starter in 2023. Whitlock will not be ready for the opening series and could miss up to two April starts, but the positives of his Grapefruit League debut outweigh a couple of missed cold-weather starts.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Garrett Whitlock's 3 strikeouts | 03/15/2023 Garrett Whitlock doesn't miss a step in his return from injury, striking out three batters over two innings and throwing an impressive nine-...

MARCH 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

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MARCH 15, 2023 • MLB.COM

Throws live BP Whitlock (hip) threw live batting practice Saturday, Ian Browne of MLB.com reports.

Impact Both Whitlock and Brayan Bello (forearm) faced hitters Saturday. Whitlock, who showed no ill effects from the right hip surgery he had last September, threw two innings and worked his pitch count to 46. It was the second live throwing session this week for the right-hander, who is expected to make his Grapefruit League debut Wednesday against the Rays. There's an outside chance Whitlock is ready for the start of the season, but it seems more likely the Red Sox take a measured approach in his progression. He could miss one or two starts.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Red Sox injury updates: Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello ready face hitters over weekend Garrett Whitlock, Brayan Bello and James Paxton are among the Red Sox rehabbing from injuries. Here are updates on all of Boston's injured p...

MARCH 8, 2023 • MASSLIVE.COM

Ready for live work Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Whitlock (hip) will throw a live batting practice session Saturday, Mike Monaco of ESPN reports.

Impact Whitlock still hasn't participated in fielding drills in the Grapefruit League, but the right-hander has been throwing off the mound and will face hitters again on Saturday. His status for Opening Day is still very much in doubt, but good showings on Saturday and his upcoming bullpens gives him a chance to return in the early part of April if there are no setbacks.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

May miss Opening Day Whitlock (hip) may not be game-ready to open the regular season, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Whitlock has been throwing off a mound and to hitters, but his recovery from hip surgery has prevented him from participating in fielding drills thus far. The Red Sox are unlikely to rush things with a key piece of their rotation, so Whitlock may begin the season on the shelf while he prepares to take on a starter's workload.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To throw live BP on Friday Whitlock (hip) will throw two innings of live batting practice Friday, Pete Abraham of The Boston Globe reports.

Impact Whitlock hasn't appeared in a Grapefruit League game yet, as the Red Sox are easing him into things as he works his way back from hip surgery. It remains possible the right-hander will need a stint on the injured list to start the season, but any potential absence isn't expected to be significant. Manager Alex Cora said Thursday that more will be known about Whitlock's status next week.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy again, Garrett Whitlock and Tanner Houck look back on a year of pain and frustration “I’m kind of remembering what it was like in ’21,” Whitlock said. “Like, this is what it’s supposed to feel like.”

MARCH 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Status to start year uncertain Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Monday that Whitlock (hip) is throwing the ball well in camp, but the right-hander's availability for Opening Day hasn't yet been determined, Ian Bro...

Impact Though the fact that Whitlock hasn't been shut down from throwing is a good sign, he looks to be a week or more from making his Grapefruit League debut since he hasn't yet been fully cleared for defensive drills while he works his way back from September arthroscopic surgery on his right hip. Fantasy managers who are considering the right-hander for the 2023 season will want to pay close attention for updates on his status in the coming days and weeks. If Whitlock is unable to get built up as a starter in spring training, he could open the year on the injured list while getting stretched out in extended spring training or he could open in the big-league bullpen.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Eased into fielding drills Whitlock (hip) is being eased into pitchers' fielding practice during camp, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Going through full fielding drills will be the last thing Whitlock does this spring as he comes back from hip surgery. The good news is he's been throwing regular bullpen sessions and his arm feels on track, so there shouldn't be any question about the pitcher's Opening Day availability. Whitlock is expected to be part of the Red Sox' rotation.

FEBRUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Throws bullpen Friday Whitlock (hip) threw a bullpen session Friday, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitlock's versatility has been helpful to Boston that last two seasons, but he's expected to be a full-time starter in 2023. The Red Sox's rotation features several pitchers returning from injury. Depending on how conservative the team is with him, James Paxton (lat) and Chris Sale (wrist), there could be a piggybacking situation at the outset of the season. As a starter in 2022, Whitlock had a 4.15 ERA over 39 innings.

FEBRUARY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Already at work in camp Whitlock (hip) did weight training and ran sprints Tuesday in Red Sox camp, Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe reports.

Impact Whitlock arrived early to camp in Fort Myers, Florida and appears to be fully recovered from September surgery on his right hip. Assuming there are no setbacks along the way this spring, the 26-year-old right-hander should be locked into a spot at the back end of Boston's season-opening starting rotation. He registered a strong 3.45 ERA and 82:15 K:BB ratio across 78.1 innings (nine starts, 22 relief appearances) for the Sox during the 2022 campaign.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On track for return Whitlock (hip) has begun throwing off the mound, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact Whitlock is recovering from arthroscopic surgery on his right hip. Red Sox manager Alex Cora told reporters that his recovery is on schedule, and the right-hander is expected to open the season as a member of the Boston rotation.

JANUARY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Prepping to start Whitlock (hip) is progressing in his rehab program and indicated Monday he is preparing to open the 2023 season as a starter, Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic reports.

Impact The right-hander started nine games last season but has primarily worked as a reliever since he made his MLB debut in 2021. Whitlock has been effective with a 2.73 ERA across 77 outings, and Boston now plans to move him to the rotation to begin the season. The 26-year-old underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right hip in late September and is expected be ready for spring training as he ramps up his throwing program in December.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

With hip rehab going well, Garrett Whitlock sets sights on Sox rotation. 'I'm right on schedule.' “It’s funny everyone knows me as a reliever,” said the former starter, who is rehabbing from an arthroscopic procedure in Alabama.

NOVEMBER 21, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Garrett Whitlock K's nine | 05/04/2022 Garrett Whitlock strikes out nine over five innings, allowing two hits and two runs against the Angels

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Red Sox plan for Whitlock to start in 2023 For the better part of the last year, there has been debate within the Red Sox organization over which role righty Garrett Whitlock is best...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • MLB.COM

Rays try to end 4-game road losing streak, play the Red Sox

The Tampa Bay Rays visit the Boston Red Sox looking to break a four-game road skid

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With hip surgery out of the way, Red Sox' Garrett Whitlock looks ahead to 2023 — likely as a starter - The Boston Globe Whitlock's second half was hampered by hip issues, but should be ready to go for spring training.

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Rays enter matchup with the Red Sox on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays head into the matchup with the Boston Red Sox after losing three straight games

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Blue Jays play the Red Sox after Hernandez's 4-hit game

The Toronto Blue Jays play the Boston Red Sox after Teoscar Hernández's four-hit game on Saturday

OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox bring road skid into matchup against the Blue Jays

The Boston Red Sox travel to the Toronto Blue Jays looking to end a six-game road losing streak

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS